Water Quality in Houston, TX (77026)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77026.

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

21,981

Population

5

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

City Of Houston

1 health-based
Surface water 2,970,543 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Pasadena

Purchased surface water 152,000 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 3.72 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goodwill Industries

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Sun Coast Resources

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Hoback'S Apts

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Houston (77026) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th 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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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