Current Noncompliance TX

Medina Highlands

EPA ID: TX0100041 ยท 129 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Medina Highlands (TX0100041): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Medina Highlands's current EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 129 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

129
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Medina Highlands Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,066
Median Household Income
10,594
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Medina Highlands serves a community with a median household income of $79,066 and an estimated 10,594 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Medina Highlands'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Medina Highlands compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Medina Highlands (EPA ID: TX0100041) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 129 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78063 in Pipe Creek.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
February 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 30, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 9, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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 Medina Highlands (TX0100041) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medina Highlands water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Medina Highlands serve?

Medina Highlands serves approximately 129 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Medina Highlands get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Medina Highlands's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Total Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule, 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 Medina Highlands serve?
Medina Highlands serves approximately 129 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Medina Highlands's water source?
Medina Highlands draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Medina Highlands's service area?
The Medina Highlands service area has a median household income of $79,066. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Medina Highlands get its water?
Medina Highlands'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.). Medina Highlands (TX): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0100041/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Medina Highlands (EPA ID: TX0100041) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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