Water Quality Report

Canyon, TX (79016): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Canyon Municipal Water System

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 79016 in Canyon, TX contain 1 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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Current EPA violation data unavailable

Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data

Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31

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 1 violation (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 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.

Contaminant Summary

Violations on record (not health-based)

1 violation 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

Water System

15,771

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)

Surface water

Water Source

Zone 2

County Radon Potential · Moderate

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Records for Canyon (79016) show 1 high-priority flag and no critical-level flag on record.

PFAS Detected in Water Supply HIGH

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water systems serving this ZIP code. Highest level: 0.0052 µg/L.

What to do: Consider a water filter rated for PFAS reduction (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58). See PFAS Contamination below ↓ ↓

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

98/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

50/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

50/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

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

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 79016 in Canyon, Texas is mapped to the water system Canyon Municipal Water System (EPA ID: TX1910001). This system provides water to approximately 15,771 people from surface water sources.

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Nearby Water Quality Reports

79015 (Canyon) - <1 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
79119 (Amarillo) - 7 mi - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
79114 (Amarillo) - 7 mi
79118 (Amarillo) - 8 mi - 465 violations recorded for mapped water systems
79091 (Umbarger) - 11 mi
79110 (Amarillo) - 12 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
79109 (Amarillo) - 13 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
79121 (Amarillo) - 13 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
79106 (Amarillo) - 15 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
79103 (Amarillo) - 15 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Canyon Municipal Water System (TX1910001) 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 79016.

Detected compounds: PFBA.

Highest measured level: 0.0052 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.

Learn about PFAS risks → Find a PFAS filter →

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →

Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE

Home & Infrastructure (2) OK

Cost & Community (6) OK

CPSC product recall notices

These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 79016 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 79016 (primary system: Canyon Municipal Water System), 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 79016's water come from?

The recorded water source for Canyon Municipal Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 79016, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 15,771 people.

How can I get my water tested in Canyon?

If Canyon Municipal Water System 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 79016?

79016 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Randall 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 79016's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 79016. 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). Canyon, TX (79016): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/79016/

BibTeX

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  year   = {2026},
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 79016

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
79015	Canyon, TX	<1 mi	B	1
79119	Amarillo, TX	6.6 mi	B	16
79114	Amarillo, TX	7.5 mi	N/A	0
79118	Amarillo, TX	8.2 mi	C	465
79091	Umbarger, TX	10.6 mi	N/A	0
79110	Amarillo, TX	12.4 mi	B	2
79109	Amarillo, TX	13.0 mi	N/A	2
79121	Amarillo, TX	13.1 mi	N/A	2
79106	Amarillo, TX	15.1 mi	B	2
79103	Amarillo, TX	15.1 mi	N/A	2