What was found in ZIP 78656
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 3115 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1400 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.7 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 113.18 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 67.125 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 30.835 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 44.255 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 43.72 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 36.095 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 30 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.895 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 25.21 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 20 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 9.04 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.595 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.05 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.5 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.175 µg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.1 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COUNTY LINE SUD · 19,609 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0011 mg/L — MAXWELL SUD · 16,104 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving ZIP 78656
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY LINE SUD | TX | 19,609 |
| MAXWELL SUD | TX | 16,104 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 78656 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 78656 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 78656. 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 78656?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 78656. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 78656's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.