Health Violations Found

Santa Maria, TX: 6 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Progreso)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 78592 in Santa Maria, TX contain 7 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 6 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 Issues 6 health-based violation records
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 health-based violations and 1 non-health-based (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.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
7 violations 6 health-based 1 risk identified
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
2
Water Systems
12,198
People Served
6
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
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
82/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

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

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 78592 in Santa Maria, Texas is mapped to the water system Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Progreso (EPA ID: TX1080234). This system provides water to approximately 12,198 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Progreso TX1080234 12,198 Groundwater
Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Las Rusias TX1080067 17,943 Surface water

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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 Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Progreso (TX1080234) on EPA.gov.

5 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.

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Compliance History

2021 2 2022 2 2023 2024 2025 2
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

High Risk

EPA reference value: 0.08 mg/L · 2 violations on record

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects

At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration · Find a filter →

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Santa Maria

Based on local data for ZIP 78592, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 78592 was built around 1975. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Santa Maria is 1975; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1975 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 78592 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 7 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 78592 (primary system: Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Progreso), including 6 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 78592's water come from?

The recorded water source for Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Progreso, a system mapped to ZIP code 78592, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 12,198 people.

How can I get my water tested in Santa Maria?

If Military Hwy Water Supply Corporation Progreso 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 78592?

78592 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Cameron County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Santa Maria, TX: 6 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/78592/
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 78592

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
78559 La Feria, TX 6.2 mi C 44
78579 Progreso, TX 6.5 mi A 5
78570 Mercedes, TX 6.6 mi B 67
78567 Los Indios, TX 6.8 mi N/A 7
78552 Harlingen, TX 9.6 mi C 59
78599 Weslaco, TX 10.4 mi N/A 14
78596 Weslaco, TX 10.7 mi C 69
78553 Harlingen, TX 12.3 mi N/A 0
78593 Santa Rosa, TX 12.3 mi N/A 37
78550 Harlingen, TX 12.8 mi C 55

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