Water Quality in Pearland, TX (77480)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77480.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

7,626

Population

19

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

City Of Pearland

Surface water 125,828 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brazoria County Mud 18

Groundwater 46,000 people served
0 violations

City Of Angleton

All resolved
Purchased surface water 27,333 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.04 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Lake Jackson

Purchased surface water 27,314 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1360 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

City Of Alvin

All resolved
Groundwater 26,244 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Bay City

7 health-based
Groundwater 18,061 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based
Lead tested: 3.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Sweeny

Groundwater 3,978 people served
4 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2050 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Sweeny Refinery

All resolved
Groundwater 2,500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1702.6 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Sweeny Refinery And Petrochemical Comple

Groundwater 450 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sh Rv Park

Groundwater 252 people served
0 violations

Stonebridge Rv Park

Groundwater 147 people served
0 violations

Vfw Post 8551

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

N & N Rv Park

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Sam'S Cafe

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Palmetto Mhp

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Hilcorp Energy Corp Sweeney Plant

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Silver Moon

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Phillips Petro.-Employee Lk&Gu

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Oak Hollow Campground

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
7 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

6 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
5 violations
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1360 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Pearland (77480) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th percentile More violations

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

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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