Water Quality in LINCOLN, TX (78948)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 78948.
11
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
7
Monitoring / Reporting
8
Resolved
What does this mean?
8 of 11 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 7 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (11 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 15, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 1, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| TTHM | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 1, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| TTHM | Health-Based | N/A | 0.082 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Health-Based | N/A | 0.082 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Health-Based | N/A | 0.082 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| TTHM | Health-Based | N/A | 0.082 | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Public Notice
75
2024(4)
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
TTHM
35
TTHM
35
How Does This Compare?
LINCOLN (78948) has 11 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 3 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.