Arsenic in Corpus Christi, TX Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Corpus Christi, Texas · 318,904 residents · 18 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of Arsenic in Corpus Christi, Texas: Arsenic carries a high health-risk designation.
Because Arsenic is associated with health effects at sustained elevated exposures, residents in Corpus Christi, Texas may find it useful that local water systems have returned detectable concentrations - facts that bear on long-term household water decisions.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO
Arsenic in Corpus Christi Tap Water
Corpus Christi, Texas has 1 EPA violation related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 318,904 residents across 18 ZIP codes in Corpus Christi.
Is Arsenic in Corpus Christi Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Arsenic in Corpus Christi
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 78410 |
Health Effects of Arsenic
- Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
- Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
- Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
- Developmental effects in children exposed in utero
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).
How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water
- Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
- Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
- Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
- Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology
What to Do About Arsenic in Corpus Christi Water
- Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
- Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
- Have well water tested if on a private supply
- Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.