Water Quality in Refugio, TX (78377)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78377.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are4 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,421

Population

4

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

City Of Refugio

All resolved
Groundwater 2,728 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 10 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trans Continental Gas Pipeline

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Exxon Tom Oconnor Gas Plant

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

United Gas Pipeline Compressor

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
10 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Refugio (78377) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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