Water Quality in Bastrop, TX (78602)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78602.

Past Health-Based Violations

9 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 15 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

38,190

Population

9

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Aqua Wsc

All resolved
Groundwater 86,325 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.39 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

City Of Bastrop

8 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 13,209 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 1400 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Bastrop County Wcid 2

Groundwater 7,269 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.41 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

J & R Mhp

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 36 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Bert'S Trailer Park

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Powell Bend Lignite Mine

Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations

Mcmahan Wsc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Md Anderson Cancer Research Smithville

1 health-based
Groundwater 0
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 211 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 23600 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
8 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.39 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
23600 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Bastrop (78602) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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