Nitrate in Denton, TX Drinking Water
Nitrate data for Denton, Texas · 170,630 residents · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of Nitrate in Denton, Texas: Nitrate carries a high health-risk designation.
Across the water systems that serve Denton, Texas, Nitrate has appeared in EPA compliance samples - standard municipal treatment targets this contaminant, though detections in the compliance record indicate it has reached household taps at measurable levels.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO
Nitrate in Denton Tap Water
Denton, Texas has 1 EPA violation related to nitrate in drinking water.
This analysis covers 170,630 residents across 7 ZIP codes in Denton.
Is Nitrate in Denton Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or ion exchange filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Nitrate in Denton
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | Nitrate (Resolved) | Resolved | 76207 |
Health Effects of Nitrate
- Methemoglobinemia ("blue baby syndrome") in infants under 6 months
- Increased risk of colorectal and bladder cancer (long-term)
- Thyroid disease from chronic exposure
- Possible reproductive effects
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
How Nitrate Gets Into Drinking Water
- Agricultural fertilizer runoff
- Animal feedlot operations and manure
- Septic system leachate
- Urban stormwater and wastewater discharge
What to Do About Nitrate in Denton Water
- Reverse osmosis is the most effective method for nitrate removal
- Ion exchange systems designed for nitrate can also work
- Standard carbon filters do NOT remove nitrate
- Boiling water increases nitrate concentration — never boil for nitrate
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for nitrate removal.