Water Quality Report

Gatesville, TX (76598): 6 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for City of Gatesville

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 76598 in Gatesville, TX contain 6 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 6 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 6 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
6 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
16,135
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
88/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 76598 in Gatesville, Texas is mapped to the water system City of Gatesville (EPA ID: TX0500002). This system provides water to approximately 16,135 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Gatesville (TX0500002) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 76598.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.005 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 76598 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 76598 (primary system: City of Gatesville), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 76598's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Gatesville, a system mapped to ZIP code 76598, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 16,135 people.

How can I get my water tested in Gatesville?

If City of Gatesville supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 76598?

76598 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Coryell County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 76598's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 76598. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gatesville, TX (76598): 6 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/76598/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 76598

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76596 Gatesville, TX <1 mi N/A 6
76597 Gatesville, TX <1 mi N/A 6
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76599 Gatesville, TX 6.7 mi N/A 6
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76526 Flat, TX 14.4 mi N/A 0
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