What was found in ZIP 78959
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 | 2040 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1220 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 950 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 780 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 283 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 239 µg/L 299% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 200 µg/L 333% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 189 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 116.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 90.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 83 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 71.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 70 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 35.5 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 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 17.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 15 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 15 µg/L 250% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 8.5 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.8 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.1 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.5 pCi/L 90% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.01 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 0.9000 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.2300 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1400 µg/L 4.7% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| 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 78959
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AQUA WSC | TX | 86,325 |
| GONZALES COUNTY WSC | TX | 10,350 |
| FAYETTE WSC WEST | TX | 5,802 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 78959 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 78959 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 78959. 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 78959?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 78959. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 78959's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.