Lake Dunlap

Water Treatment Plant

2023 Consumer Confidence Report
PWS ID No. TX0940091
Canyon Regional Water Authority is pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality
Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to
you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of
drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the
water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the
quality of your water.
This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water
and efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water. This Annual Water Quality
Report is for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Este reporte incluye informacion importante sobre el agua para tomar. Para asistencia en
español, favor de llamar al telefono (830)609-0543.

Sources
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams,
ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through
the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material,
and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small
amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate
that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health
effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from
sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be naturally occurring or
result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil
and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as
agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic
chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and
can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas
production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the
number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations
establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for
public health.
Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems.
These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information
on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact Canyon Regional Water Authority (830)
609-0543.
You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial
contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly,
or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for
cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are
undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune
system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek
advice about drinking water from your physician or health care providers.
Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by
Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-
4791.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant
women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components
associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality
drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.
When you water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead
exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or
cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested.
Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize
exposure is available from the Safe Drinking water Hotline or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
A Source Water Susceptibility Assessment for your drinking water source(s) is currently being
updated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This information describes the
susceptibility and types of constituents that may come into contact with your drinking water
source based on human activities and natural conditions. The information contained in the
assessment allows us to focus source water protection strategies.
For more information about your sources of water, please refer to the Source Water Assessment
Viewer available at the following URL:
https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=217028ea4a01485f87db4d22aec72755

Further details about sources and source-water assessments are available in Drinking Water
Watch at the following URL: https://dww2.tceq.texas.gov/DWW/.
Canyon Regional Water Authority Lake Dunlap Water Treatment Plant is Surface Water.
Type of Water Report Status Location

1 – 3/LAKE DUNLAP 3/LAKE DUNLAP SW Operational 850 Lakeside Pass

New Braunfels, TX
78130

4 – 9/LAKE DUNLAP 9/LAKE DUNLAP SW Operational 850 Lakeside Pass

New Braunfels, TX
78130
Water Quality Test Results
The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require
explanation.
Definitions:
Action Level (AL)– the concentration of a contaminant that if exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Avg- Average; Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual
average of monthly samples.
Level 1 assessment – A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify
potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria were found.
Level 2 assessment – A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water
system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an Escherichia coli
(E. coli) maximum contaminant level (MCL) violation has occurred and/or why total
coliform bacteria were found on multiple occasions.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The highest level of a contaminant that is
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to maximum contaminant level goals as
feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The level of a contaminant in
drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow
for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL – The highest level of a
disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a
disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or MRDLG – The level of a
drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial
contaminants.
Minimum Reporting Limit or MRL – Samples above the MRL are to be reported
on the CCR.
Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended
to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
MFL – million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos).
Mrem/year – millirems per year (measure of radiation absorbed by the body).
N/A – Non Applicable
ND – Non-Detects; laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.

NTU – nephelometric turbidity units (a measure of turbidity).

pCi/L – picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity).

 ppb – parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L).
ppm – parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L).
ppq – parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter (pg/L).
ppt – parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter (ng/L).

Table of Contaminants
TEST RESULTS
Results in the following tables contain data from January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023, otherwise data
presented is from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations.
Contaminant Collec Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source
tion Level Levels Y/N of
Date Detected Detected Contamination
Microbiological Contaminants

Total Coliform MCL: Naturally present

Bacteria (systems that in the
collect 40 or environment
more
samples per
month) 5%
of monthly
2023 Absent N/A 0 samples are N/A N
positive.
(Systems
that collect
<40
samples/mo
nth – 1
positive
monthly
sample.
Fecal coliform and 2023 Absent N/A 0 0 N/A N Human and
E.coli animal fecal waste
TOC 2023 2.04 .92 – 2.05 N/A TT Mg/L N Naturally present
in the
environment
The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements
set, unless a TOC violation is noted in the violations section.

Turbidity Level Detected Limit (Treatment Violation for Year Likely Source of
Technique) 2023 Contamination

Highest Single 0.18 NTU 1 NTU N Soil runoff, Bacteria,

Measurement organic material,
suspended particles
Lowest Monthly % 100% 0.3 NTU N Soil runoff, Bacteria,
Meeting Limit organic material,
suspended particles
Information Statement: Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water caused by suspended particles. We monitor it
because it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants.
Contaminant Collec Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Y/N Likely
tion Level Levels Source of
Date Detected Detected Contamina
tion
Radioactive Contaminants

Beta/photon 2023 ND N/A 0 4 pCi/L N Decay of natural

emitters and man-made
Deposits
Alpha emitters 2023 ND N/A 0 15 pCi/L N Erosion of natural
deposits
Radium-228 2023 0.843 N/A 0 5 pCi/L N Erosion of natural
Deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
Antimony 2023 ND N/A 6 6 Ppb N Discharge from
petroleum
refineries, fire
retardants,
ceramics,
electronics, solder

Arsenic 2023 ND N/A N/A 10 Ppb N Erosion of natural

deposits; runoff
from orchards;
runoff from glass
and electronics
production wastes
Asbestos 2022 ND N/A 7 7 MFL N Decay of asbestos
cement water
mains; erosion of
natural deposits
Barium 2023 0.0476 0.0476- 2 2 Ppm N Discharge of
0.0476 drilling wastes;
discharge from
metal refineries;
erosion of natural
deposits
Beryllium 2023 ND N/A 4 4 Ppb N Discharge from
metal refineries
and coal-burning
factories; discharge
from electrical,
aerospace, and
defense industries
Cadmium 2023 ND N/A 5 5 Ppb N Corrosion of
galvanized pipes;
erosion of natural
deposits; discharge
from metal
refineries; runoff
from waste
batteries and paints
Chromium 2023 ND N/A 100 100 Ppb N Discharge from
steel and pulp
mills; erosion of
natural deposits
Copper 2023 0.0287 0.0287 – 1.3 AL=1.3 Ppm N Corrosion of
0.0287 (EPA household
National plumbing systems;
Primary erosion of natural
Drinking deposits; leaching
Water from wood
Regulations) preservatives
Cyanide 2023 ND N/A 200 200 Ppm N Discharge from
steel/metal
factories; discharge
from plastic and
fertilizer factories
Fluoride 2023 0.19 0.2-0.2 4 4 Ppm N Erosion of natural
deposits; water
additive which
promotes strong
teeth; discharge
from fertilizer and
aluminum factories
Lead 2023 ND N/A 0 AL=15 Ppb N Corrosion of
household
plumbing systems,
erosion of natural
deposits
Mercury (inorganic) 2023 ND N/A 2 2 Ppb N Erosion of natural
deposits; discharge
from refineries and
factories; runoff
from landfills;
runoff from
cropland

Nitrate (as Nitrogen) 2023 ND N/A 10 10 Ppm N Runoff from

fertilizer use;
leaching from
septic tanks,
sewage; erosion of
natural deposits.
Nitrite (as Nitrogen) 2023 ND N/A 1 1 Ppm N Runoff from
fertilizer use;
leaching from
septic tanks,
sewage; erosion of
natural deposits
Selenium 2023 ND N/A 50 50 Ppm N Discharge from
petroleum and
metal refineries;
erosion of natural
deposits; discharge
from mines
Thallium 2023 ND N/A 0.5 2 Ppb N Leaching from ore-
processing sites;
discharge from
electronics, glass,
and drug factories
Uranium 2017 ND N/A 0 30 Ppb N Erosion of natural
deposits

*Lead and Copper Rule Testing

The 1994 Federal Lead & Copper Rule mandates a household testing program for these substances. According to the rule, 90% of
samples from high-risk homes must have levels less than 0.015 milligrams per liter for lead and 1.3 milligrams per liter for copper.

Synthetic Organic Contaminants Including Pesticides and Herbicides

2, 4, -D 2022 ND N/A 70 70 Ppb N Runoff from

herbicide used on
row crops
2, 4, 5-TP(Silvex) 2022 ND N/A 50 50 Ppb N Residue of banned
herbicide
Alachlor 2023 ND N/A 0 2 Ppb N Runoff from
herbicide used on
row crops
Atrazine 2023 ND N/A 3 3 Ppb N Runoff from
herbicide used on
row crops
Benzo(a)pyrene 2023 ND N/A 0 200 Ppt N Leaching from
(PAH) linings of water
storage tanks and
distribution lines
Carbofuran 2022 ND N/A 40 40 Ppb N Leaching of soil
fumigant used on
rice and alfalfa
Chlordane 2022 ND N/A 0 2 Ppb N Residue of banned
termiticide
Dalapon 2023 ND N/A 200 200 Ppb N Runoff from
herbicide used on
rights of way
Di(2-ethylhexyl) 2023 ND N/A 400 400 Ppb N Discharge from
adipate chemical factories
Di(2-ethylhexyl) 2023 ND N/A 0 6 Ppb N Discharge from
phthalate rubber and
chemical factories
1, 2-Dibromo-3- 2022 ND N/A 0 200 Ppt N Runoff/leaching
chlor0propane from soil fumigant
used on soybeans,
cotton, pineapples,
and orchards

Dinoseb 2022 ND N/A 7 7 Ppb N Runoff from

herbicide used on
soybeans and
vegetables
Endrin 2023 ND N/A 2 2 Ppb N Residue of banned
insecticide

Ethylene dibromide 2022 ND N/A 0 50 Ppt N Discharge from

petroleum
refineries
Heptachlor 2023 ND N/A 0 400 Ppt N Residue of banned
termiticide

Heptachlor epoxide 2023 ND N/A 0 200 Ppt N Breakdown of

heptachlor

Hexachlorobenzene 2023 ND N/A 0 1 Ppb N Discharge from

metal refineries
and agricultural
chemical factories
Hexachlorocycl- 2023 ND N/A 50 50 Ppb N Discharge from
opentadiene chemical factories

Methoxychlor 2023 ND N/A 40 40 Ppb N Runoff/leaching

from insecticide
used on fruits,
vegetables, alfalfa,
livestock
Oxamyl [Vydate] 2022 ND N/A 200 200 Ppb N Runoff from
landfills of waste
chemicals

Pentachlorophenol 2022 ND N/A 0 1 Ppb N Discharge from

wood pereserving
factories
Picloram 2022 ND N/A 500 500 Ppb N Herbicide runoff

Simazine 2023 ND N/A 4 4 Ppb N Herbicide runoff

Toxaphene 2023 ND N/A 0 3 Ppb N Runoff/leaching

from insecticide
used on cotton and
cattle

Volatile Organic Contaminants

Benzene 2023 ND 0-0 0 5 Ppb N Discharge from

factories; leaching
from gas storage
tanks and landfills
Bromate 2023 ND 0-0 0 10 Ppb N By-product of
drinking water
chlorination
Carbon tetrachloride 2023 ND 0-0 0 5 Ppb N Discharge from
chemical plants
and other
industrial activities
Chlorobenzene 2023 ND 0-0 100 100 Ppb N Discharge from
chemical and
agricultural
chemical factories
Chlorite 2023 0.71 0.0-0.71 0.8 1.0 Ppm N By-product of
drinking water
chlorination
o-Dichlorobenzene 2023 ND 0-0 600 600 Ppb N Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
p-Dichlorobenzene 2023 ND 0-0 75 75 Ppb N Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
1,2-Dichloroethane 2023 ND 0-0 0 5 Ppb N Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
1,1 – 2023 ND 0-0 7 7 Ppb N Discharge from
Dichloroethylene industrial chemical
factories
Cis-1,2- 2023 ND 0-0 70 70 Ppb N Discharge from
Dichloroethylene industrial chemical
factories
Trans – 1,2 - 2023 ND 0-0 100 100 Ppb N Discharge from
Dichloroethylene industrial chemical
factories
Dichloromethane 2023 ND 0-0 0 5 Ppb N Discharge from
pharmaceutical and
chemical factories
1,2-Dichloropropane 2023 ND 0-0 0 5 Ppb N Discharge from
industrial chemical
factories
Ethylbenzene 2023 ND 0-0 700 700 Ppb N Discharge from
petroleum
refineries
Haloacetic Acids 2023 41.2 32.6-71.7 N/A 60 Ppb N By-product of
(HAA5)1 disinfection
Styrene 2023 ND 0-0 100 100 Ppb N Discharge from
rubber and plastic
 factories; leaching
from landfills
Tetrachloroethylene 2023 ND 0-0 0 5 Ppb N Leaching from PVC
pipes; discharge
from factories and
dry cleaners
1,2,4- 2023 ND 0-0 70 70 Ppb N Discharge from
Trichlorobenzene textile-finishing
factories
1,1,1 – 2023 ND 0-0 200 200 Ppb N Discharge from
Trichloroethane metal degreasing
sites and other
factories
1,1,2 - 2023 ND 0-0 3 5 Ppb N Discharge from
Trichloroethane industrial chemical
factories
Trichloroethylene 2023 ND 0-0 0 5 Ppb N Discharge from
metal degreasing
sites and other
factories
TTHM [Total 2023 21.0 41.5-68.4 N/A 80 Ppb N By-product of
trihalomethanes]2 drinking water
chlorination
Toluene 2023 ND 0-0 1 1 Ppm N Discharge from
petroleum factories
Vinyl Chloride 2023 ND 0-0 0 2 Ppb N Leaching from PVC
piping; discharge
from plastics
factories
Xylenes 2023 ND 0-0 10 10 Ppm N Discharge from
petroleum
factories; discharge
from chemical
factories
1 The value in the Highest Level Detected column is the highest average of all HAA5 sample results collected at a location over a year.
2 The value in the Highest Level Detected column is the highest average of all TTHM sample results collected at a location over a year.

Disinfectant Year Average Range of MRDLG MRDL Units Violation Likely Source of
Residual Level Disinfectant Contamination
Levels
Chlorine 2023 2.07 1.58-3.6 4 4 Ppm N Water additive
used to control
microbes
Chlorine Dioxide 2023 0 0-10 800 800 Ppb N Water additive
used to control
microbes
PFAS
PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are a group of chemicals used to
make products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. PFAS has a strong carbon-fluorine
bond that makes them persistent in the environment and in the bodies of animals and people,
posing health risks.
Lake Dunlap WTP was selected as a UCMR 5 (Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule)
sample sight for PFAS. Please see the table below for the samples taken in 2023. There was one
sample over the MRL.
Additionally, any Public Water System with a sample above the Minimum Reporting Level
(MRL) is required to report this on their CCR (it is per sample, not a running annual average).
Please follow the link below to EPA’s UCMR 5 website for more information.
https://www.epa.gov/dwucmr/fifth-unregulated-contaminant-monitoring-rule#qanda

Parameter Name Parameter Reporting EP001/Results

Abbreviation Limit (ng/L)
(ng/L)
Perfluorobutanoic acid PFBA 5.02 ND
Perfluoro-3-methoxyporopanoic acid PFMPA 4.02 ND

Perfluoropentanoic acid PFPeA 3.01 3.71

Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid PFBS 3.01 ND

Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid PFMBA 3.01 ND

Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic PFEESA 3.01 ND

acid
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid NFDHA 20.1 ND
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorohexane 4:2FTS 3.01 ND
sulfonic acid
Perfluorohexanoic acid PFHxA 3.01 ND
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid PFPeS 4.02 ND
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid HFPO-DA 5.02 ND
Perfluoroheptanoic acid PFHpA 3.01 ND
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid PFHxS 3.01 ND
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid ADONA 3.01 ND
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctane 6:2FTS 4.02 ND
sulfonic acid
Perfluorooctanoic acid PFOA 4.02 ND
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid PFHpS 3.01 ND
Perfluorononanoic acid PFNA 4.02 ND
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid PFOS 4.02 ND
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane- 9CI-PF3ONS 2.01 ND
1-sulfonic acid
1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecane 8:2FTS 5.02 ND
sulfonic acid
Perfluorodecanoic acid PFDA 3.01 ND
Perfluoroundecanoic acid PFUnA 2.01 ND
 11-Chloroelcosafluoro-3-oxaundecane- 11CI-PF3OUdS 5.02 ND
1-sulfonic acid
Perfluorododecanoic acid PFDoA 3.01 ND
N-methyl NMeFPSAA 6.18 ND
perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid
N-ethyl NEtFOSAA 5.15 ND
perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid
Perfluorotridecanoic acid PFTrDA 7.21 ND
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid PFTeDA 8.24 ND

Health Effects
Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL’s) are set at very stringent levels. To understand the
possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have drink 2
liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have one-in-a-million chance of having
the described health effect.

Microbiological Contaminants:
Total Coliform – Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are
used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. If Coliforms were
found in more samples than allowed, this then is a warning of potential problems.

Fecal coliform/E.Coli – Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that
the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can
cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They
may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised
immune systems.

Turbidity – Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection
and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-
causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause
symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

Total Organic Carbon – Total organic carbon (TOC) has no health effects. However, total
organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfection byproducts. These
byproducts include trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). Drinking water
containing these byproducts in excess of the MCL may lead to adverse health effects, liver or
kidney problems, or nervous system effects, and may lead to an increased risk of getting cancer.

Radioactive Contaminants:
Beta/photon emitter – Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit forms of radiation
known as photons and beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta and photon
emitters in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Alpha emitters – Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as
alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL
over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Combined Radium 226/228 – Some people who drink water that contains radium 226 or 228
in excess of the MCL over many years have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Inorganic Contaminants:
 Antimony – Some people who drink water that contains antimony well in excess of the MCL
over many years could experience increased in blood cholesterol and decrease in blood sugar.

Arsenic – Some people who drink water that contains arsenic in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an
increased risk of getting cancer.

Asbestos – Some people who drink water that contains asbestos in excess of the MCL over many
years may have an increased risk of developing benign intestinal polyps.

Barium – Some people who drink water that contains barium in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience an increase in their blood pressure.

Beryllium – Some people who drink water that contains beryllium well in excess of the MCL
over many years could develop intestinal lesions.

Cadmium – Some people who drink water that contains cadmium in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience kidney damage.

Chromium – Some people who use water that contains chromium well in excess of the MCL
over many years could experience allergic dermatitis.

Copper – Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in
excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal
distress. Some people who drink water that contains copper in excess of the action level over
many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult
their personal doctor.

Cyanide – Some people who drink water that contains cyanide well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience nerve damage or problems with their thyroid.

Fluoride – Some people who drink water that contains fluoride in excess of the MCL over many
years could get bone disease, including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may get
mottled teeth.

Lead – Infants and children who drink water that contains lead in excess of the action level could
experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in
attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop
kidney problems or high blood pressure.

Additional Health Information:

Lead – If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for
pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and
components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Canyon Regional Water Authority
is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of
materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you
can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes
before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you
may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and
steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
 Mercury – Some people who drink water containing mercury well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience kidney damage.

Nitrate – Infants below the age of six months who drink water that contains nitrate in excess of
the MCL could become seriously ill and if untreated could die. Symptoms include shortness of
breath and blue-baby syndrome.

Nitrite – Infants below the age of six months who drink water that contains nitrite in excess of
the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated could die. Symptoms include shortness of
breath and blue-baby syndrome.

Selenium – Selenium is an essential nutrient. However, some people who drink water-
containing selenium in excess of the MCL over many years could experience hair or fingernail
losses, numbness in fingers or toes, or problems with their circulation.

Thallium – Some people who drink water that contains thallium in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience hair loss, changes in their blood, or problems with their kidneys,
intestines, or liver.

Synthetic organic contaminants including pesticides and herbicides.

2, 4-D – Some people who drink water that contains the weed killer 2, 4-D well in excess of the
MCL over many years could experience problems with their kidneys, liver, or adrenal glands.

2, 4, 5-TP (Silvex) – Some people who drink water that contains silvex in excess of the MCL
over many years could experience liver problems.

Acrylamide – Some people who drink water containing high levels of acrylamide over a long
period of time could have problems with their nervous system or blood, and may have an
increased risk of getting cancer.

Alachlor – Some people who drink water containing alachlor in excess of the MCL over many
years could have problems with their eyes, liver, kidneys, or spleen, or experience anemia, and
may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Atrazine – Some people who drink water that contains atrazine well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their cardiovascular system or reproductive
difficulties.

Benzo(a)pyrene [PAH] – Some people who drink water containing benzo(a)pyrene in excess
of the MCL over many years may experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased
risk of getting cancer.

Carbofuran – Some people who drink water that contains carbofuran in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their blood, nervous, or reproductive system.

Chlordane – Some people who drink water that contains chlordane in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their liver or nervous system, and may have an
increased risk of getting cancer.

Dalapon – Some people who drink water that contains dalapon well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience minor kidney changes.

Di (2-ethylhexyl) adipate – Some people who drink water that contains di (2-ethylhexyl
adipate well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience general toxic effects or
reproductive difficulties.
Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate – Some people who drink water that contains di (2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate in excess of the MCL over many years may have problems with their liver, or experience
reproductive difficulties, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Dibromochloropropane (DBCP/1, 2-Dibromo-3-chlor0propane) – Some people who

drink water that contains DBCP in excess of the MCL over many years could experience
reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Dinoseb – Some people who drink water that contains dinoseb well in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience reproductive difficulties.

Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD) – Some people who drink water that contains dioxin in excess of the
MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties and may have an increased risk
of getting cancer.

Diquat – Some people who drink water that contains diquat in excess of the MCL over many
years could get cataracts.

Endothall – Some people who drink water that contains endothall in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their stomach or intestines.

Endrin – Some people who drink water that contains endrin in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience liver problems.

Epichlorohydrin – Some people who drink water containing high levels of epichlorohydrin
over a long period of time could experience stomach problems, and may have an increased risk of
getting cancer.

Ethylene dibromide – Some people who drink water containing ethylene dibromide in excess
of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, stomach, reproductive
system, or kidneys, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Glyphosate – Some people who drink water that contains glyphosate in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their kidneys or reproductive difficulties.

Heptachlor – Some people who drink water that contains heptachlor in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience liver damage and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Heptachlor epoxide – Some people who drink water that contains heptachlor epoxide in
excess of the MCL over many years could experience liver damage, and may have an increased
risk of getting cancer.

Hexachlorobenzene – Some people who drink water that contains hexachlorobenzene in

excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, or
adverse reproductive effects, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene – Some people who drink water that contains

hexachlorochylopentadiene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems
with their kidneys or stomach.

Lindane – Some people who drink water that contains lindane in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience problems with their kidneys or liver.

Methoxychlor – Some people who drink water that contains methoxychlor in excess of the
MCL over many years could experience reproductive difficulties.

Oxamyl [Vydate] – Some people who drink water that contains oxamyl in excess of the MCL
over many years could experience slight nervous system effects.
 PCBs [Polychlorinated byphenyls] – Some people who drink water that contains PCBs in
excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their skin, problems with their
thymus gland, immune deficiencies, or reproductive or nervous system difficulties, and may have
an increased risk of getting cancer.

Pentachlorophenol – Some people who drink water that contains pentachlorophenol in excess
of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys, and may have
an increased risk of getting cancer.

Picloram – Some people who drink water that contains picloram in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their liver.

Simazine – Some people who drink water that contains simazine in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their blood.

Toxaphene – Some people who drink water that contains toxaphene in excess of the MCL over
many years could have problems with their kidneys, liver, or thyroid, and may have an increased
risk of getting cancer.

Volatile Organic Contaminants:

Benzene – Some people who drink water that contains benzene in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience anemia or a decrease in blood platelets, and may have an increased risk of
getting cancer.

Bromate – Some people who drink water that contains bromate in excess of the MCL over many
years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Carbon Tetrachloride – Some people who drink water containing carbon tetrachloride in
excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an
increased risk of getting cancer.

Chloramines – Some people who use water that contains chloramines well in excess of the
MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water
that contains chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort or
anemia.

Chlorine – Some people who use water that contains chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could
experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water that contains
chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort.

Chlorite – Some infants and young children who drink water that contains chlorite in excess of
the MCL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of
pregnant women who drink water that contains chlorite in excess of the MCL. Some people may
experience anemia.

Chlorine dioxide – Some infants and young children who drink water that contains chlorine
dioxide in excess of the MRDL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur
in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water that contains chlorine dioxide in excess of the
MRDL. Some people may experience anemia.

Chlorobenzene – Some people who drink water that contains chlorobenzene in excess of the
MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.

o-Dichlorobenzene – Some people who drink water that contains o-dichlorobenzene well in
excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or
circulatory systems.
p-Dichlorobenzene – Some people who drink water that contains p-dichlorobenzene in excess
of the MCL over many years could experience anemia, damage to their liver, kidneys, or spleen, or
changes in their blood.

1,2,-Dichloroethane – Some people who drink water that contains 1,2-dichloroethane in

excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene – Some people who drink water that contains cis-1,2-

dichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over many year could experience problems with their liver.

Trans-1,2-Dicholoroethylene – Some people who drink water that contains trans-1,2-

dichloroethylene well in excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their
liver.

Dichloromethane – Some people who drink water that contains dichloromethane in excess of
the MCL over many years could have liver problems and may have an increased risk of getting
cancer.

1,2-Dichloropropane – Some people who drink water that contains 1,2-dichloropropane in

excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Ethylbenzene – Some people who drink water that contains ethylbenzene well in excess of the
MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver or kidneys.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA’s) – Some people who drink water that contains haloacetic acids in
excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Styrene – Some people who drink water that contains styrene well in excess of the MCL over
many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or circulatory system.

Tetrachloroethylene – Some people who drink water that contains tetrachloroethylene in

excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, and may have an
increased risk of getting cancer.

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene – Some people who drink water that contains 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene

in excess of the MCL over many years could experience changes in their adrenal glands.

1,1,1-Trichloroethane – Some people who drink water that contains 1,1,1-trichloroethane in

excess of the MCL over many years could experience problems with their liver, nervous system, or
circulatory system.

1,1,2-Trichloroethane – Some people who drink water that contains 1,1,2-trichloroethane well
in excess of the MCL over many years could have problems with their liver, kidneys, or immune
systems.

TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] – Some people who drink water that contains
trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver,
kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Toluene – Some people who drink water that contains toluene well in excess of the MCL over
many years could have problems with their nervous system, kidneys, or liver.

Vinyl Chloride – Some people who drink water containing vinyl chloride in excess of the MCL
over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Xylenes – Some people who drink water that contains xylenes in excess of the MCL over many
years could experience damage to their nervous system.
Detects of cryptosporidium.
LT2ESWTR (Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule) (30
TAC) §290.111 (b)(4)
BIN Category: BIN 2
Cryptosporidium – Staff constantly monitor the water supply for various constituents. CRWA
detected cryptosporidium in the source water (Lake Dunlap) in 2009 and achieved a bin 2
category. A bin 2 category requires the Lake Dunlap Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to meet a 4-
Log removal or inactivation of cryptosporidium. Lake Dunlap WTP has accomplished a 4-Log
removal or inactivation of cryptosporidium over the complete bin 2 category duration and
continues to achieve this removal rate. It is important for you to know that cryptosporidium may
cause serious illness in immune-compromised persons such as person with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders. These people should seek advice from their health care providers.

Detects of radon.
Radon – ND (2017)

All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by constituents that are naturally
occurring or man-made. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to
contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily
indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health
effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at
1-800-426-4791.

Violations
Canyon Regional Water Authority Lake Dunlap Water Treatment Plant did not have any violations to
report for year 2023.

Contact Information: If you have any questions please contact:

Canyon Regional Water Authority
Adam Telfer
Water Planning Director
Phone: (830) 609-0543
Email: [email protected]

Public Participation Opportunities:

Board of Trustees Meeting
Location: 850 Lakeside Pass, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Date: Every 2nd Monday of each month unless otherwise scheduled
Time: 6:00 PM

Information on scheduled meetings can be found on the Canyon Regional Water Authority website at
https://www.crwa.com/agendas/.