Water Quality in HOUSTON, TX (77066)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77066.

325

Total Violations

186

Health-Based

139

Monitoring / Reporting

314

Resolved

What does this mean?

314 of 325 violations have been resolved. 186 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 139 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 26 Population served: 15,730

Violations Detail (325 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.011Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(21)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 2Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 2Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 19Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 19Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(88)

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 4Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 4Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 5Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 5Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

01

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Jun 30Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 13Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 13Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

01

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Mar 31Resolved

CHLOROBENZENE

02

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HOUSTON (77066) has 325 recorded violations, including 186 health-based. 11 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

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.

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