Monitoring Violations TX

Bear Springs Trails Subdivision

EPA ID: TX0100076 · 120 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA compliance records for Bear Springs Trails Subdivision show 1 unresolved violation — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 120 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
120
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bear Springs Trails Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

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 Bear Springs Trails Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $79,066 and an estimated 10,594 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bear Springs Trails Subdivision'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

About 0% of homes in Bandera County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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 Bear Springs Trails Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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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

Bear Springs Trails Subdivision (EPA ID: TX0100076) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 120 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78063 in Pipe Creek.

Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
78063 0.0013 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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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 Bear Springs Trails Subdivision (TX0100076) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear Springs Trails Subdivision water safe to drink?

Bear Springs Trails Subdivision has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Bear Springs Trails Subdivision serve?

Bear Springs Trails Subdivision serves approximately 120 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Bear Springs Trails Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
40
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 120
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bear Springs Trails Subdivision safe to drink?
Bear Springs Trails Subdivision earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Bear Springs Trails Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Bear Springs Trails Subdivision serve?
Bear Springs Trails Subdivision serves approximately 120 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bear Springs Trails Subdivision's water source?
Bear Springs Trails Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bear Springs Trails Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bear Springs Trails Subdivision's service area?
The Bear Springs Trails Subdivision 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 Bear Springs Trails Subdivision get its water?
Bear Springs Trails Subdivision'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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