Is tap water safe in La Grulla?

EPA SDWIS reports 5 active health-based violation record(s) among systems associated with this ZIP. Review your utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.

How hard is the water in La Grulla, TX?

There are not enough qualifying nearby USGS hardness observations for a responsible estimate. Test the home's tap or consult the serving utility.

Do I need a water softener in ZIP code 78548?

There is no high-hardness trigger in this profile. Confirm conditions with an at-home hardness test before purchasing equipment.

City water profile

La Grulla water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for La Grulla, Texas.

Median indexed hardness

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One indexed ZIP

Range —–— PPM

State comparison: Unavailable
State hardness rank: —
Matched utilities: 1
Active health records: 4

City summary

What the indexed records say

La Grulla has 1 published ZIP profile across Starr County. No qualifying nearby hardness observation is available for the city.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

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0 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance: — miles
Profiles with evidence: 0/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 0

Observation window: unavailable to unavailable.

ZIP directory

Water reports in La Grulla

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

78548

No estimate

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Nearest site: — mi
Confidence: —

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

City Of La Grulla

PWSID TX2140006

Surface water

System population served: 9,500
Last reported: Jun 26, 2026

A municipal system, in-state city, and served county all agree with this Census ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

4 unique active health-based records appear among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

Record	System	Period	Status
Public Notice	TX2140006	Apr 24, 2026	Unaddressed
TTHM	TX2140006	Apr 3, 2026	Unaddressed
Public Notice	TX2140006	Apr 2, 2026	Unaddressed
Public Notice	TX2140006	Mar 8, 2026	Unaddressed
Lead and Copper Rule	TX2140006	Jan 1, 2026	Unaddressed
TTHM	TX2140006	Jan 1, 2026	Archived · health-based
Public Notice	TX2140006	Oct 20, 2025	Unaddressed
TTHM	TX2140006	Oct 1, 2025	Archived · health-based
TTHM	TX2140006	Sep 23, 2025	Unaddressed
Public Notice	TX2140006	Aug 24, 2025	Unaddressed

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

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Questions people ask

About water in La Grulla

Is the water hard?

The index does not have a qualifying hardness estimate for this city.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.