Water Quality in Houston, TX (77049)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77049.
Active Health Violations
8 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
40,418
Population
33
Water Systems
66
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
City Of Houston
1 health-basedCity Of Pasadena
The Rhodes School Wallisville Road
1 health-basedHco Pk Sys-Bay Area Pk-Pct 2
Ios Inspection Oilfield Services
1 health-basedRio Villa Wsc
Basic Equipment
1 health-basedVanlews Bar-B-Que
Christ Community Church
1 health-basedSeah Steel Usa Mill
1 health-basedGenan Water System
1 health-basedGranger Subdivision
Bertha'S
Reed'S Cafe-Paul Reed, Owner
J & L Food Market
Everlasting Learning Child Developmnt Ct
1 health-basedRoyalwood Baptist Church & Dcc
Houston Brick & Tile Company
Tek-Rap Incorporated
Prime Cut The
George Zakharia Water System
Rosa Giron De Leon
Ralston Presbyterian Church
Encote Inc
Fuel Maxx 31
Nl Petroleum Svcs - Treating Chem
Stutts Water System
Transco Railway Products
All resolvedMotel 90
Seah Steel Usa P2
Transco Railway Products
All resolvedH & H Rubber Products
Craven Crawfish
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Houston (77049) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 66.
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
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.