Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 33 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Zavalla

EPA ID: TX0030030 ยท 880 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Zavalla (TX0030030): 15 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 15 active violations for City of Zavalla - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 880 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

880
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
105
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00266 mg/L
Max Lead Level
10
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Zavalla Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,441
Median Household Income
2,309
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Zavalla serves a community with a median household income of $45,441 and an estimated 2,309 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Zavalla's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Zavalla compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 31 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 25 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 16 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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City of Savoy
868 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,715

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,860
10 years
$19,720
20 years
$39,440

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $19,720 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

City of Zavalla (EPA ID: TX0030030) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 880 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75980 in Zavalla.

Violation History

5 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 74 resolved, 16 archived, 0 addressed, and 15 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 23, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 24, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 24, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 26, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 15, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 10, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 31 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 25 No
E. coli Microbiological 16 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 8 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 7 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 Yes
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 5 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))

Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00266 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 City of Zavalla (TX0030030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Zavalla water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Zavalla. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Zavalla serve?

City of Zavalla serves approximately 880 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Zavalla get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Zavalla's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fecal Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Zavalla serve?
City of Zavalla serves approximately 880 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Zavalla's water source?
City of Zavalla draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Zavalla's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00266 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Zavalla's service area?
The City of Zavalla service area has a median household income of $45,441. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Zavalla get its water?
City of Zavalla's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Zavalla (EPA ID: TX0030030) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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