Nitrate in Texas Drinking Water — 65 Violations
EPA data analysis for nitrate in Texas drinking water systems
ZipCheckup tracks Nitrate in Texas drinking water: 0 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 65 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (10 mg/L (as nitrogen)). Nitrate carries a high health-risk designation.
Nitrate Contamination in Texas
ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 1,605 ZIP codes in Texas. 65 ZIP codes have nitrate-related violations on record.
The violation rate for nitrate in Texas is 4% of all ZIP codes — roughly in line with the national average.
EPA Standard for Nitrate
The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for nitrate is 10 mg/L (as nitrogen), governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.
Health Effects of Nitrate
How to Remove Nitrate From Drinking Water
The most effective treatment for nitrate removal is Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange. Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 standards.
Check Your ZIP Code
Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see nitrate data for your specific water system in Texas.
Cities with Nitrate Data in Texas
22 cities in Texas have nitrate testing data available.
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