Anna, Texas's Home for Water Softeners, Water Filters,
& Water Delivery

Anna’s tap water is treated to meet drinking water requirements, but trace contaminants, minerals, chlorine, fluoride, and treatment-related byproducts can still be present. That is one reason many homeowners choose water filtration for better taste, added confidence, and extra protection at the tap.

Anna gets its water from a combination of groundwater and surface water sources. The city’s groundwater comes from deep wells owned and operated by the City of Anna, while treated surface water is purchased from Greater Texoma Utility Authority through a joint agreement with the North Texas Municipal Water District. The surface water supply may include sources such as Lavon Lake, Lake Texoma, Lake Tawakoni, Jim Chapman Lake, and Cooper Lake.

Anna reported chlorine residual with an average level of 2.26 ppm, a minimum level of 0.54 ppm, and a maximum level of 3.82 ppm. Chlorine helps control microbes in the water system, but it can also create a chemical taste or smell. A properly selected carbon filtration system can help reduce chlorine taste and odor throughout the home.

Yes. Anna testing reported Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5.70 ppb. Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) were listed as lower than the detection level in the provided table. Disinfection byproducts can form when disinfectants react with organic material in the water, which is why many homeowners choose whole-house carbon filtration for added protection at the tap.

Yes. Anna’s water quality information listed bromate at 2.5 ppb. Bromate is a treatment-related byproduct that can form during water ozonation. Even when homeowners do not notice a taste or odor issue, a drinking water system like reverse osmosis can help reduce many dissolved contaminants before the water is used for drinking, cooking, coffee, and ice.

Yes. Anna’s water quality information included a fluoride notice and listed fluoride in the regulated contaminants table. The provided information noted a fluoride concentration of 1.55 mg/L, while the regulated table listed fluoride as high as 1.83 ppm. Some homeowners choose reverse osmosis if they want to reduce fluoride in drinking water.

Testing detected several regulated and monitored contaminants in Anna water, including barium at 0.046 ppm, fluoride up to 1.83 ppm, nitrate at 0.376 ppm, bromate at 2.5 ppb, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5.70 ppb, combined radium 226/228 at 1.5 pCi/L, lead at a 90th percentile level of 4.2 ppb, and copper at a 90th percentile level of 0.2 ppm. These results show why in-home water treatment can still be valuable for homeowners who want more control over their drinking water.

Lead was reported at a 90th percentile level of 4.2 ppb, and copper was reported at a 90th percentile level of 0.2 ppm. The report listed 0 sites over the action level for both lead and copper. Lead and copper can still enter water through household plumbing, fixtures, and service lines, especially in older homes, which is why testing at the tap can be helpful.

Anna reported nitrate, measured as nitrogen, at 0.376 ppm. Nitrate is a contaminant many homeowners pay attention to, especially households with infants, young children, or anyone with specific health concerns. A reverse osmosis drinking water system can help reduce many dissolved contaminants at the tap.

Yes. Anna reported combined radium 226/228 at 1.5 pCi/L. Beta/photon emitters were listed at 0 pCi/L in the provided information. Radioactive contaminants can occur naturally in some source waters, and homeowners who want added protection may want to consider a drinking water filtration system.

PFAS test results were not listed in the Anna water quality information provided. That does not mean homeowners are not concerned about PFAS. Testing requirements and water quality priorities can change, and many families choose advanced filtration, such as reverse osmosis, for added protection against a wider range of potential contaminants.

Hardness levels were not listed in the Anna water quality information provided. However, Anna uses a mix of groundwater and surface water, and groundwater can often contain minerals that affect how water feels and performs in the home. If you notice spots on dishes, buildup around fixtures, dry-feeling skin, or soap that does not lather well, a local water test can show whether a water softener would be helpful.

Many Anna homeowners can benefit from a water filter, especially if they want to reduce chlorine taste, fluoride, disinfection byproducts, lead concerns, nitrate, or issues tied to changing source water conditions. A local water test can help determine whether a whole-house filter, reverse osmosis system, water softener, or combination system makes the most sense for your home.

You can access Anna’s Water Quality Report here.