What was found in ZIP 77479
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2560 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1840 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1390 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1169.9 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 885 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 236 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 160 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.3 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 66.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 51 µg/L 340% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 32.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.3 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 20 pCi/L 133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.9 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 9.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.4 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 7.9 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.6 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.15 pCi/L 83% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.4 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.4 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.8100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7600 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.6720 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.3580 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0748 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0129 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Adona | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 77479
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SUGAR LAND | TX | 90,909 |
| CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY | TX | 15,546 |
| CITY OF SUGAR LAND - GREATWOOD | TX | 12,368 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 129 | TX | 4,713 |
| CITY OF SUGAR LAND RIVER PARK | TX | 4,278 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 77479 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 77479 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 41 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 77479. 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 77479?
5 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 77479. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 77479's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.