Water System Report TX

Four Way Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX0030020 ยท 6,684 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Four Way Special Utility District (TX0030020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Four Way Special Utility District stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 6,684 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,684
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00136 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$106K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Four Way Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,412
Median Household Income
39,952
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Four Way Special Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $58,412 and an estimated 39,952 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Four Way Special Utility District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $2,333

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,333 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Four Way Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX0030020) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,684 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00136 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Four Way Special Utility District (TX0030020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Four Way Special Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Four Way Special Utility District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Four Way Special Utility District serve?

Four Way Special Utility District serves approximately 6,684 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Four Way Special Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
1
Latest sample
1/10/2024
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 54.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
6:2 FTS 54.6 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Four Way Special Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Four Way Special Utility District serve?
Four Way Special Utility District serves approximately 6,684 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Four Way Special Utility District's water source?
Four Way Special Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Four Way Special Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00136 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Four Way Special Utility District's service area?
The Four Way Special Utility District service area has a median household income of $58,412. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Four Way Special Utility District get its water?
Four Way Special Utility District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Four Way Special Utility District Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0030020/
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