Water Quality in Houston, TX (77029)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77029.

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

16,154

Population

6

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

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)

City Of Jacinto City

Purchased surface water 9,613 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Shell Self Serve - Grant Road

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

North Texas Cement Co

Groundwater 69 people served
0 violations

Timkensteel Material Services

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.87 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
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
0.87 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Houston (77029) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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