Water Quality in San Marcos, TX (78623)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78623.

Past Health-Based Violations

10 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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

1,645

Population

13

Water Systems

30

Violations (5yr)

10

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

New Braunfels Utilities

All resolved
Surface water 116,477 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of San Marcos

Surface water 72,970 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.63 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Kyle

Purchased surface water 52,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.91 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores

3 health-based
Surface water 44,196 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Texas State University - San Marcos

Groundwater 43,552 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goforth Sud

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 34,893 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant

All resolved
Surface water 32,973 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

County Line Sud

All resolved
Purchased surface water 19,609 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eagles Peak Ranch Wsc

5 health-based
Groundwater 405 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Buckhorn Ranch Inc

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

John Knox Ranch Camp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Fischer Store Community Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Was Rileys On The Backbone

Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

FluorideHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

San Marcos (78623) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 30.

Fewer violations 84th 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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