Water Quality in Cameron, TX (76520)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 76520.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

8,426

Population

10

Water Systems

43

Violations (5yr)

17

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Bell Milam Falls Wsc

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 6,885 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Cameron

11 health-based
Surface water 5,489 people served
28 violations (5yr) · 11 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Little Elm Valley Wsc

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 1,896 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

North Milam Wsc

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,833 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Salem Elm Ridge Wsc

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 1,371 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 3.86 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bell-Milam-Falls Wsc No 2

Purchased surface water 1,180 people served
0 violations

Marlow Wsc

1 health-based
Groundwater 705 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Bell County Wcid 5

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 579 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Branchville Water System

Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations

Wanna Drink Water System

Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
15 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
12 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
10 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2023

How Does This Compare?

Cameron (76520) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.

Fewer violations 89th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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