What was found in ZIP 78947
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1050 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 750 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 750 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 189 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 90 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 85.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 57.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 50 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 33.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27 µg/L 180% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 23.5 µg/L 235% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.3 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 14.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.1 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 8.8 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.2 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.5 pCi/L 90% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.3 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.9 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.7 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.9000 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8100 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% 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 78947
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA WSC | TX | 86,325 |
| LEE COUNTY WSC | TX | 14,670 |
| SOUTHWEST MILAM WSC | TX | 11,739 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 78947 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 78947 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 78947. 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 78947?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 78947. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 78947's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.