Water Quality in IDALOU, TX (79329)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79329.
87
Total Violations
70
Health-Based
17
Monitoring / Reporting
86
Resolved
What does this mean?
86 of 87 violations have been resolved. 70 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 17 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 (87 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Health-Based | N/A | 0.009 | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 14, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 14, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Health-Based | N/A | 0.008 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Health-Based | N/A | 0.008 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Health-Based | N/A | 0.008 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Health-Based | N/A | 0.008 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Health-Based | N/A | 0.008 | Mar 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(9)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
2024(26)
Lead and Copper Rule
53
Lead and Copper Rule
53
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
1,1-Dichloroethylene
02
How Does This Compare?
IDALOU (79329) has 87 recorded violations, including 70 health-based. 1 remains 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
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