Water Quality in Uvalde, TX (78881)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78881.

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

1,283

Population

2

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

City Of Uvalde

All resolved
Groundwater 17,450 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Sabinal

1 health-based
Groundwater 2,211 people served
15 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

7 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Uvalde (78881) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th 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

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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