What was found in ZIP 77498
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 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1930 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1840 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 885 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 284 µg/L 355% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 224 µg/L 373% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 196 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 160 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 143 µg/L 953% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 131.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 79.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 60.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 40 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 33.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 20 pCi/L 133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 16.9 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 14.3 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 13.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 13 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.9 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 11 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 6.1 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.3 pCi/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 2.2 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.8 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.4 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1.2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.8100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.6720 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.3580 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2400 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0748 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0129 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Endrin | 0.0100 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 8/8 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Adona | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
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 77498
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF HOUSTON | TX | 2,970,543 |
| CITY OF SUGAR LAND | TX | 90,909 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 30 | TX | 16,794 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 25 | TX | 15,327 |
| KINGSBRIDGE MUD | TX | 8,663 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 2 | TX | 6,819 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 119 | TX | 5,088 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 41 | TX | 4,179 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 77498 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 77498 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 50 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 77498. 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 77498?
8 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 77498. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 77498's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, Fluoride, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.