Current Noncompliance TX

Lakewood Water

EPA ID: TX0100047 ยท 816 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lakewood Water (TX0100047): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Right now, Lakewood Water shows 1 EPA violation marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 816 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

816
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$249K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lakewood Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,783
Median Household Income
20,188
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lakewood Water serves a community with a median household income of $66,783 and an estimated 20,188 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lakewood Water'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

33 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 Lakewood Water compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Riverwood Forest
816 people
0 violations
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City of Trenton
820 people
42 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,650 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Lakewood Water (EPA ID: TX0100047) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 816 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
November 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
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
0.0007 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 Lakewood Water (TX0100047) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakewood Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lakewood Water serve?

Lakewood Water serves approximately 816 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Lakewood Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lakewood Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Lakewood Water serve?
Lakewood Water serves approximately 816 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lakewood Water's water source?
Lakewood Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lakewood Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lakewood Water's service area?
The Lakewood Water service area has a median household income of $66,783. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lakewood Water get its water?
Lakewood Water'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.). Lakewood Water (TX): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0100047/
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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

Lakewood Water (EPA ID: TX0100047) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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