Water Quality in Gail, TX (79738)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79738.

Past Health-Based Violations

29 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.

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

353

Population

1

Water Systems

33

Violations (5yr)

29

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (1)

Borden County Water System

29 health-based
Groundwater 275 people served
33 violations (5yr) · 29 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

FluorideHealth-Based
18 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

11 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Gail (79738) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 33.

Fewer violations 86th 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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