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Highlands, Texas Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 5 water systems serving 10,162 people.

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Very Poor
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Water Source

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10K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium11.2 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
112%
Above guideline
PFBA0.007 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFBS0.004 No federal limit2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxA0.009 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxS0.004 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
43%
Within limit
PFOS0.005 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
138%
Above limit
PFPeA0.009 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (54)

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May 15, 2025

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May 1, 2025

minor

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Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

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Resolved Violations (315)

75

May 15, 2025

minor

75

May 15, 2025

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

+ 310 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlands tap water safe to drink?

Highlands's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Highlands tap water?

7 contaminants have been detected in Highlands's water supply across 5 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Highlands?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Highlands's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Highlands have any water quality violations?

Yes, Highlands currently has 54 active violations. See the violations section above for details.