Water Quality in San Antonio, TX (78213)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78213.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 22 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

40,526

Population

5

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

San Antonio Water System

Purchased surface water 2,113,151 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bear Creek Scout Reservation

All resolved
Groundwater 600 people served
16 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Martinez Ranch Subdivision

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mcgimsey Scout Park

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Trailer Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

12 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

San Antonio (78213) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 81th 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

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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