Water Quality in Houston, TX (77086)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77086.
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 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
28,653
Population
33
Water Systems
113
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
City Of Houston
1 health-basedCity Of Pasadena
Mt Houston Common Market
Our Lady Of Lavang Church
Dairy Queen 313
Mary Immaculate Preschool
1 health-basedAmerican Block
1 health-basedSunset Mobile Hme Pk - 6911 Romona
United Plastics Inc
An Binh Plaza
All resolvedEllis Williams Co.
Gurudwara Sahib Of Houston
1 health-basedShady Acres Mobile Home Park
Atlantic Machine Tool
Crc Evans Automatic Welding
Russels Grocery
Cypress Chevron
Nicks Seafood
Em'S Coffee Shop
Linh Son Temple Water System
Sabroso Cafe
Bondale Property
Vietnamese American Community Center
Koch Modular Process Systems
1 health-basedRay Mac 206 Water System
Salt Creek Midstream Man Camp
2 health-basedAbdallah'S Bakery
Sandvick Plaza Sub
Green Acres Mhp Breen Rd
Pyramid Manufacturing Company
Vetco Gray
Texas K Food Mart
Iq Products
1 health-basedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
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: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Houston (77086) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 113.
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.