What was found in ZIP 78016
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 | 5560 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5560 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2462 µg/L 189% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 430 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 119 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 46 µg/L 307% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 45.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Asbestos | 44.33 MFL 633% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 7 MFL | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 32.6 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.8 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 17.1 pCi/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 16 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 13.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.3 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.5 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5 pCi/L 100% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.3 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.8 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.7 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | 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 78016
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BENTON CITY WSC | TX | 32,000 |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 1 | TX | 6,153 |
| CITY OF DEVINE | TX | 4,335 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 78016 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 78016 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 78016. 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 78016?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 78016. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 78016's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.