Water Quality in Pecos, TX (79785)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79785.

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

22

Population

2

Water Systems

91

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Town Of Pecos City

All resolved
Groundwater 12,916 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

City Of Toyah

6 health-based
Purchased groundwater 89 people served
90 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
11 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
39 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
16 violations
Has active
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
14 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Pecos (79785) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 91.

Fewer violations 96th 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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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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