What was found in ZIP 79606
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 493.25 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 843.8 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 797.05 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 600 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 277 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.085 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 180.8 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 170 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 48.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 105.335 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.85 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 50.24 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 48.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 19.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 35.1 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 22.235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 33.12 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 18.36 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.884 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 17.316 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.582 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 16.89 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 11.095 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.555 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.16 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.04 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.58 µg/L — STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC · 8,178 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.91 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.21 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 2.3 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.8385 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2194 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3110 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1060 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0431 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0324 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0229 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpes | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF ABILENE · 130,501 people · 2023 | 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 79606
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ABILENE | TX | 130,501 |
| STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN WSC | TX | 8,178 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 79606 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 79606 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 39 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 79606. 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 79606?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 79606. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 79606's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Chlorite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.