What was found in ZIP 77859
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1435 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 331.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 218.5 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 145 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 72.675 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 87.695 µg/L — CITY OF HEARNE · 4,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.1 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 35.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 30.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 21.74 µg/L 362% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CITY OF HEARNE · 4,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.4270 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.55 µg/L — CITY OF HEARNE · 4,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CITY OF HEARNE · 4,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.091 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.898 µg/L — CITY OF HEARNE · 4,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2016
Highest in the ZIP: 2.25 pCi/L — CITY OF HEARNE · 4,959 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.11 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.4310 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CITY OF HEARNE · 4,959 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0127 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00082 mg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WICKSON CREEK SUD · 15,000 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 77859
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WICKSON CREEK SUD | TX | 15,000 |
| CITY OF HEARNE | TX | 4,959 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 77859 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 77859 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 77859. 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 77859?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 77859. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 77859's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.