What was found in ZIP 76579
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1150 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 226.5 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1130 µg/L — ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 617.5 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 348.49999999999994 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 309.99999999999994 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 134.29999999999998 µg/L 168% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 110 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 70.37999999999998 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 65.41 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 67.31 µg/L — ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 65.27499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 43.28999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.189999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 17.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 16.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.759999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 10 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.7 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.489999999999995 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.055 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.4 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.7349999999999999 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.29 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1.49 µg/L — ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.45 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2015 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3230 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.5700 µg/L — ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.4830 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF TEMPLE · 94,935 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0022 mg/L — ELM CREEK WSC · 4,620 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 76579
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF TEMPLE | TX | 94,935 |
| ELM CREEK WSC | TX | 4,620 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 76579 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 76579 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 38 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 76579. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 76579?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 76579. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 76579's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Chlorite, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.