Water Quality in Big Lake, TX (79739)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79739.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
780
Population
12
Water Systems
4
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)
City Of Big Lake
All resolvedGarden City Water System Glasscock Cnty
All resolvedGlasscock County Isd
Hi Way Restaurant
Neldas Corner Cafe
Glasscock County Coop Gin
2 health-basedVier S Quickstop
Garden City Cafe
Glasscock County Courthouse
Saint Lawerence Gin
Glasscock County Coop
Paymaster Gin-St. Lawrence
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Big Lake (79739) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.
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
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
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.