Water Quality in Houston, TX (77571)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77571.
Active Health Violations
5 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
38,543
Population
40
Water Systems
83
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (40)
City Of Houston
1 health-basedCity Of Pasadena
City Of La Porte
Laporte City Of Fairmont Park
La Porte-Lomax
Bayshore Municipal Utility Dis
Laporte-Collegeview
City Of Shoreacres
Spenwick Place Mud
San Jacinto Inn
Ineos Polyethylene North America La Port
Forestview Mhp
City Of Morgans Point
All resolvedMonument Inn
Clean Harbors Deer Park
1 health-basedIntercontinental Terminals Deer Park Ter
Equistar Chemical Lp Polymer
All resolvedIntercontinental Terminals Pasadena
Chois Texaco
Monument Inn
Ingenia Polymers Usgc
1 health-basedAir Products La Porte Plant
Equistar Chemicals La Porte
All resolvedNouryon Chemicals Battleground
All resolvedBattleground Oil Specialty Terminal Comp
Stephen F. Austin St. Pk-Hist
Janes Shady Acres R V Park
Airgas Southwest La Porte
1 health-basedLyondellbasell Syngas
All resolvedOhmstede
1 health-basedExel Logistics
E. I. Dupont-Biochem.-Tc
Crosby Rv Park & Cabin Rentals
All resolvedSt. James Presbyterian Day Car
Phillips Petroleum - Chocolate Bay
Loyal Order Of The Moose-La Po
E. I. Dupont-Biochem-Cu
Metton America
Besaws Cafe
Clean Harbors La Porte Lp 2
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
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: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Houston (77571) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 83.
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.