Water Quality in San Antonio, TX (78260)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78260.

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

38,023

Population

7

Water Systems

171

Violations (5yr)

55

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

San Antonio Water System

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

Specht Store

55 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 170 people served
169 violations (5yr) · 55 health-based

Kiddie Koop Day Care Center

All resolved
Groundwater 160 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Bulverde Methodist Church

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

The Iron Skillet

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Parrish & Company

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Valley Water

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
55 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
54 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
59 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

San Antonio (78260) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 171.

Fewer violations 98th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

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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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