Water Quality in CHICO, TX (76431)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 76431.

360

Total Violations

79

Health-Based

281

Monitoring / Reporting

344

Resolved

What does this mean?

344 of 360 violations have been resolved. 79 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 281 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 4 Population served: 1,956

Violations Detail (360 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 28, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
TTHMHealth-BasedN/A0.17Jun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-BasedN/A0.102Jun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
TTHMHealth-BasedN/A0.177Mar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(16)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 28Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

2024(88)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 22Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

35

Sep 26Resolved

TTHM

35

Sep 26Resolved

TTHM

35

Sep 26Resolved

TTHM

35

Sep 26Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

35

Sep 26Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

35

Sep 26Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

35

Sep 26Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

35

Sep 26Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 11Active

E. COLI

34

Sep 11Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 16Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 4Resolved

TTHM

35

May 26Resolved

TTHM

35

May 26Resolved

TTHM

35

May 26Resolved

TTHM

35

May 26Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 1Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

35

Mar 18Resolved

TTHM

35

Mar 18Resolved

TTHM

35

Mar 18Resolved

TTHM

35

Mar 18Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 27Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

TTHM

35

Jan 15Resolved

TTHM

35

Jan 15Resolved

TTHM

35

Jan 15Resolved

TTHM

35

Jan 15Resolved

How Does This Compare?

CHICO (76431) has 360 recorded violations, including 79 health-based. 16 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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