City of Bastrop
EPA ID: TX0110001 · 13,209 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Bastrop (TX0110001): 8 past health-based violations, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, City of Bastrop filed 11 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 13,209 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Bastrop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Bastrop serves a community with a median household income of $88,951 and an estimated 55,616 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Bastrop'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Bastrop compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Bastrop (EPA ID: TX0110001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 13,209 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 18, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 23, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
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 →
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 |
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Bastrop (TX0110001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Bastrop water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Bastrop; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Bastrop serve?
City of Bastrop serves approximately 13,209 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Bastrop get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #27 / 50 Most Unresolved Health Violations (Texas)
- #48 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Texas)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Bastrop (TX): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0110001/
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