Water Quality in Leakey, TX (78873)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78873.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are30 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,472
Population
7
Water Systems
30
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
City Of Leakey
All resolvedAlto Frio Baptist Encampment
All resolvedReal Wsc
All resolvedOakmont Saddle Mountain Water System
Twin Forks Estates Wsc
South Fork Cg
All resolvedFlat Creek Water System
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Leakey (78873) 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, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.