Water Quality in Brownsville, TX (78559)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78559.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 14 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.

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

12,169

Population

14

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Brownsville Public Utilities Board

Surface water 201,249 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Harlingen Water Works System

Surface water 85,900 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Laguna Madre Water District

Surface water 46,341 people served
0 violations

East Rio Hondo Wsc

Surface water 24,756 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of San Benito

Surface water 24,250 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of La Feria

Surface water 7,226 people served
5 violations (5yr)

Alaskan Motel-A. R. Mcinroy, O

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Highland T P 1

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lariat Rv & Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Farm Rv & Trailer Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

All Valley T P

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Ken La Mobile Villa Gardens

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Byob Water Store

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Sapp Mhp

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Brownsville (78559) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 53th 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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