Water Quality in New Braunfels, TX (78131)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78131.

Past Health-Based Violations

38 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 174 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 99% of US ZIP codes.

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

5

Water Systems

212

Violations (5yr)

38

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Country Hills Water System

Groundwater 480 people served
0 violations

New Braunfels Airport

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Peaceful Lane Village

38 health-based
Groundwater 21 people served
212 violations (5yr) · 38 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.92 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

John Newcombes Tennis Ranch 1

Groundwater 0
0 violations

City Of New Braunfels Oakview Subdivisio

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Combined UraniumHealth-Based
25 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

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

24 violations
All resolved
FluorideHealth-Based
24 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

21 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
22 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
12 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
12 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

7 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.92 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2021

How Does This Compare?

New Braunfels (78131) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 212.

Fewer violations 99th 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

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

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