Water Quality in Houston, TX (77060)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77060.
Active Health Violations
3 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
45,340
Population
32
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (32)
City Of Houston
1 health-basedCity Of Pasadena
North Harris Co College-So Cam
Shell Oil Co Hwy 290 & Senate
West Little Park Subdivision
Shell Self Serve Woodedge & Jones
Pluto'S Pit Stop
Shell Oil Co Jfk Drummet
Shell Self Serve 21403 Ih 45
Shell Oil Co Aldine Westfield
Shell Self Serve 21327 Ih 45 N
Shell Self Serve Fm 1960
Shell Self Serve Station
Shell Oil Co Hwy 290 & Jones
Mcfarland Village Apartments
1 health-basedTwelve Oaks Shell Self Serve Gulf
Westbelt Gynasium
Shell Self Serve Homestead
Northside Saloon
Cypresswood Shell
Kelly Lane Mobile Home Park
Suncoast Post Tension
Tepatitlan Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedPrecision Flange Machine
All resolvedBlue Bell Mh Ests
525 Club
Cyclone Enterprises Inc
Telo Market 2
The Texas Cambodian Buddhist Temple
Trelleborg Offshore Us West Hardy Road
Fun Time Day Care
All resolvedAsh Grove Texas Denton Terminal
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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Houston (77060) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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.