Water Quality in Brownsville, TX (78583)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78583.
Active Health Violations
10 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,236
Population
10
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
10
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Harlingen Water Works System
Laguna Madre Water District
East Rio Hondo Wsc
City Of San Benito
City Of Rio Hondo
10 health-basedEast Rio Hondo Wsc Arroyo City
East Rio Hondo Wsc N Harlingen
Laguna Atascosa Natl. Wldf Ref
North Cameron Regional Water Treatment F
Contaminants Found
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Brownsville (78583) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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.