Water Quality in Brownsville, TX (78566)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78566.

Past Health-Based Violations

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

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

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

25,110

Population

9

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

8

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

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 Los Fresnos

Surface water 6,009 people served
0 violations

Port Isabel Detention Center

All resolved
Purchased surface water 1,355 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Town Of Indian Lake

8 health-based
Purchased surface water 846 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.72 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Los Fresnos Consol Sch Dist

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Brownsville (78566) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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