Water Quality in Killeen, TX (76579)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 76579.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are3 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,448

Population

6

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

City Of Killeen

All resolved
Purchased surface water 151,261 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Temple

Surface water 94,935 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Us Army South Fort Cavazos

Purchased surface water 35,669 people served
0 violations

City Of Harker Heights

Purchased surface water 34,834 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Belton

Purchased surface water 25,466 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Troy

All resolved
Purchased surface water 2,350 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Killeen (76579) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 43th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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