Water Quality in San Antonio, TX (78209)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78209.
Active Health Violations
4 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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
43,400
Population
29
Water Systems
35
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
San Antonio Water System
City Of Alamo Heights
1 health-basedGallagher Utility Joint Ventrues
Eucino Park Mud No. 1
Camp Capers
Mc Nay Art Museum
San Antonio Mud No 1 San Antonio
Vos Water Company
B B R Water
All resolvedCanyon Lake Acres
Saint Anthony Catholic High School
1 health-basedBorden'S Incorporated
Vintage Air
Cozy Cove Trailer Park
Century Regional Health Care
1 health-basedNorth Freeway Center
City Water Company
Potranco Rd. Serv. Oper. Cente
Alamo Cement Company
Frieden Commercial 1
Oak Island Ice House
Ceco Corporation
Rosies Bar-B-Que Cafe
Infiniti Of Boerne
Bishop Elliott Conference Center
Prairie Creek Estates
Taw Properties
All resolvedOliver Ranch
1 health-basedSheridan Water System
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
San Antonio (78209) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.
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.