What was found in ZIP 78602
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 | 4990 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4990 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 3400 µg/L 262% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 2060 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 395 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 145 µg/L 181% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 83 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 71.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 58.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 37.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.4 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 20.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 20 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 16.9 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.9 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.5 pCi/L 90% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.8 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.9000 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5140 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.3766 MFL 5.4% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0332 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.4% 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 78602
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA WSC | TX | 86,325 |
| CITY OF BASTROP | TX | 13,209 |
| BASTROP COUNTY WCID 2 | TX | 7,269 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 78602 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 78602 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 78602. 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 78602?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 78602. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 78602'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.