Water Quality in ABILENE, TX (79605)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79605.
44
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
40
Monitoring / Reporting
44
Resolved
What does this mean?
44 of 44 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 40 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 (44 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 17, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 15, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 15, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2023(18)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
TTHM
02
TTHM
02
TTHM
02
TTHM
02
2022(22)
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
CARBON, TOTAL
27
CARBON, TOTAL
27
CARBON, TOTAL
27
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
CARBON, TOTAL
27
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
ABILENE (79605) has 44 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.