Water Quality in SWEETWATER, TX (79556)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79556.
28
Total Violations
3
Health-Based
25
Monitoring / Reporting
25
Resolved
What does this mean?
25 of 28 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 25 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 (28 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 21, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 1, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 1, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 1, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 18, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 18, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Nov 9, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Nov 9, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Nov 9, 2022 | Resolved | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(2)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2022(16)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
E. COLI
34
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
SWEETWATER (79556) has 28 recorded violations, including 3 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.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.