Water Quality in RICHMOND, TX (77406)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77406.

227

Total Violations

46

Health-Based

181

Monitoring / Reporting

192

Resolved

What does this mean?

192 of 227 violations have been resolved. 46 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 181 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: 29 Population served: 3,552

Violations Detail (227 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 28, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJun 23, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJun 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMay 14, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(28)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jun 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 14Active

Public Notice

75

May 14Active

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

57

Mar 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 5Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 5Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 5Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 5Resolved

2024(68)

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

65

Nov 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

65

Nov 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

65

Nov 30Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 31Resolved

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

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 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

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

56

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

56

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

56

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

May 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

May 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

53

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

RICHMOND (77406) has 227 recorded violations, including 46 health-based. 35 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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