Uranium in Texas Drinking Water — 42 ZIPs Tested
EPA data analysis for uranium in Texas drinking water systems
ZipCheckup tracks Uranium in Texas drinking water: 42 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 12 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (30 µg/L). Uranium carries a high health-risk designation.
Uranium Contamination in Texas
ZipCheckup analyzed drinking water data across 2,649 ZIP codes in Texas for uranium contamination. 42 ZIP codes have reported uranium detections, and 12 have EPA violations on record.
The violation rate for uranium in Texas is 0.5% of all ZIP codes — lower than the national average.
EPA Standard for Uranium
The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for uranium is 30 µg/L, governed by the Radionuclides Rule. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.
Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Texas
These ZIP codes reported the highest uranium levels in Texas based on CCR reports and EPA data:
Lowest Uranium Levels in Texas
These ZIP codes had the lowest reported uranium detections in Texas:
Health Effects of Uranium
Uranium in drinking water primarily causes kidney toxicity — it's a chemical toxin before it's a radiation hazard at the levels found in water. Long-term exposure above the MCL can cause kidney damage and increased cancer risk.
How to Remove Uranium From Drinking Water
The most effective treatment for uranium removal is Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange. Look for filters certified under NSF 58 standards.
Check Your ZIP Code
Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see uranium data for your specific water system in Texas.
Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Texas
Ranked by highest uranium detection level.
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | Level Detected | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79601 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 2 | 79602 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 3 | 79603 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 4 | 79604 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 5 | 79605 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 6 | 79606 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 7 | 79608 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 8 | 79697 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 9 | 79698 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 10 | 79699 | Abilene | 290 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 11 | 79058 | Masterson | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 12 | 79101 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 13 | 79102 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 14 | 79103 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 15 | 79104 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 16 | 79105 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 17 | 79106 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 18 | 79107 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 19 | 79108 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |
| 20 | 79109 | Amarillo | 75.9 µg/L | 30 µg/L | Exceeds |