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Nitrate in San Antonio, TX Drinking Water

Nitrate data for San Antonio, Texas · 1,860,461 residents · 86 ZIP codes

Nitrate exposure in drinking water is tracked by EPA across the country; households in San Antonio, Texas are among those with confirmed detections in the public water record.

10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
EPA MCL
36
EPA Violations
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04

Nitrate in San Antonio Tap Water

San Antonio, Texas has 36 EPA violations related to nitrate in drinking water.

This analysis covers 1,860,461 residents across 86 ZIP codes in San Antonio.

San Antonio's overall water quality grade is A (92/100).

Is Nitrate in San Antonio Water Safe?

Nitrate levels in parts of San Antonio exceed the EPA MCL of 10 mg/L (as nitrogen). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

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 San Antonio

Date Violation Type Status ZIP Code
2023-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78224
2023-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78245
2023-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78252
2023-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78264
2023-01-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78224
2023-01-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78245
2023-01-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78252
2023-01-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78264
2022-10-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78224
2022-10-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78245
2022-10-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78252
2022-10-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78264
2022-07-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78224
2022-07-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78245
2022-07-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78252
2022-07-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78264
2022-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78224
2022-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78245
2022-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78252
2022-04-01 Nitrate (Resolved) Resolved 78264
... 16 more violations

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 San Antonio Water

  1. Reverse osmosis is the most effective method for nitrate removal
  2. Ion exchange systems designed for nitrate can also work
  3. Standard carbon filters do NOT remove nitrate
  4. Boiling water increases nitrate concentration — never boil for nitrate

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for nitrate removal.

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