We analyzed tap water quality data for hundreds of cities across the United States to identify those with the highest levels of haloacetic. This ranking is based on 2026 data from the EPA and EWG databases.
Haloacetic is a contaminant of growing concern in drinking water. The cities below have the highest detected levels based on the most recent testing data available.
Rankings at a Glance
Statenville, Georgia
Statenville has haloacetic detected at 194.10 ppb. 10 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Statenville water report →Durant, Oklahoma
Durant has haloacetic detected at 182.70 ppb. 21 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Durant water report →Goodfellow AFB, Texas
Goodfellow AFB has haloacetic detected at 181 ppb. 34 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Goodfellow AFB water report →San Angelo, Texas
San Angelo has haloacetic detected at 181 ppb. 32 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full San Angelo water report →Miles, Texas
Miles has haloacetic detected at 181 ppb. 33 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Miles water report →Holly Hill, Florida
Holly Hill has haloacetic detected at 169.10 ppb. 12 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Holly Hill water report →Sikes, Louisiana
Sikes has haloacetic detected at 148.20 ppb. 14 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Sikes water report →Alice, Texas
Alice has haloacetic detected at 137.30 ppb. 36 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Alice water report →Sacramento, Alaska
Sacramento has haloacetic detected at 127.60 ppb. 8 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Sacramento water report →Asher, Oklahoma
Asher has haloacetic detected at 126.80 ppb. 11 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Asher water report →Wanette, Oklahoma
Wanette has haloacetic detected at 119.90 ppb. 12 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Wanette water report →Provencal, Louisiana
Provencal has haloacetic detected at 117 ppb. 13 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Provencal water report →Progreso, Texas
Progreso has haloacetic detected at 111.80 ppb. 33 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Progreso water report →Joaquin, Texas
Joaquin has haloacetic detected at 110.10 ppb. 31 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Joaquin water report →Logansport, Louisiana
Logansport has haloacetic detected at 110.10 ppb. 22 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Logansport water report →Tatitlek, Alaska
Tatitlek has haloacetic detected at 108.70 ppb. 8 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Tatitlek water report →Riviera Beach, Florida
Riviera Beach has haloacetic detected at 107.90 ppb. 14 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Riviera Beach water report →Riviera Bch, Florida
Riviera Bch has haloacetic detected at 107.90 ppb. 14 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Riviera Bch water report →Maysville, Oklahoma
Maysville has haloacetic detected at 99.10 ppb. 14 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Maysville water report →Council Hill, Oklahoma
Council Hill has haloacetic detected at 98.60 ppb. 14 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Council Hill water report →Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Pittsburg has haloacetic detected at 98.10 ppb. 10 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Pittsburg water report →Caseyville, Illinois
Caseyville has haloacetic detected at 94.90 ppb. 32 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Caseyville water report →Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Okmulgee has haloacetic detected at 94.40 ppb. 15 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Okmulgee water report →Morris, Oklahoma
Morris has haloacetic detected at 94.40 ppb. 15 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Morris water report →Schulter, Oklahoma
Schulter has haloacetic detected at 94.40 ppb. 16 total contaminants were found in the water supply.
See full Schulter water report →What We Found: Key Patterns
The most frequently detected contaminants exceeding health guidelines across these cities are Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Bromodichloromethane. These appear repeatedly across different water systems and regions.
Geographically, the states most represented in this ranking are Oklahoma (9), Texas (6), Florida (3). Regional water sources, industrial activity, and agricultural runoff all contribute to local water quality variation.
Across all ranked cities, 258 contaminant readings exceed EWG health guidelines, but only 17 exceed EPA legal limits. This gap of 241 highlights how legal standards may not fully protect public health — EPA limits haven't been updated for many contaminants in decades.
Full Rankings Table
| Rank | City | State | Detected | Above Guidelines | Above Legal | People Served |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statenville | GA | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Durant | OK | 21 | 11 | 0 | 15,545 |
| 3 | Goodfellow AFB | TX | 34 | 16 | 0 | 5,241 |
| 4 | San Angelo | TX | 32 | 15 | 0 | 101,004 |
| 5 | Miles | TX | 33 | 15 | 0 | 920 |
| 6 | Holly Hill | FL | 12 | 4 | 0 | 12,417 |
| 7 | Sikes | LA | 14 | 8 | 2 | 639 |
| 8 | Alice | TX | 36 | 15 | 0 | 17,891 |
| 9 | Sacramento | AK | 8 | 6 | 1 | 225 |
| 10 | Asher | OK | 11 | 8 | 2 | 375 |
| 11 | Wanette | OK | 12 | 8 | 2 | 402 |
| 12 | Provencal | LA | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1,032 |
| 13 | Progreso | TX | 33 | 17 | 0 | 14,292 |
| 14 | Joaquin | TX | 31 | 14 | 0 | 1,869 |
| 15 | Logansport | LA | 22 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Tatitlek | AK | 8 | 7 | 1 | 95 |
| 17 | Riviera Beach | FL | 14 | 5 | 0 | 31,500 |
| 18 | Riviera Bch | FL | 14 | 5 | 0 | 890 |
| 19 | Maysville | OK | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | Council Hill | OK | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Pittsburg | OK | 10 | 7 | 2 | 280 |
| 22 | Caseyville | IL | 32 | 17 | 0 | 17,000 |
| 23 | Okmulgee | OK | 15 | 10 | 0 | 13,495 |
| 24 | Morris | OK | 15 | 10 | 1 | 2,377 |
| 25 | Schulter | OK | 16 | 10 | 0 | 1,890 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What cities have the highest levels of haloacetic?
Our analysis of 2026 data identified the cities with the highest detected levels of haloacetic. See the full ranking above.
Is haloacetic dangerous in drinking water?
Haloacetic has known health risks at elevated levels. The EWG sets health guidelines that are often stricter than EPA legal limits to account for the latest research on long-term exposure.
How do I remove haloacetic from my water?
Reverse osmosis (RO) systems are the most effective at removing a wide range of contaminants. Check the specific contaminant details for recommended filtration technology.
What is the EPA legal limit for haloacetic?
EPA legal limits vary by contaminant and may differ from EWG health guidelines. See individual city reports for specific legal limit comparisons.
Related Reports
Data sources: Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database, U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Last updated: April 2026
Methodology: Contaminant levels are compared against both EPA legal limits (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and EWG health guidelines, which are often stricter and based on the latest scientific research.
