Bavarian Hills
EPA ID: TX0150235 · 207 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bavarian Hills (TX0150235): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Bavarian Hills carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 207 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bavarian Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bavarian Hills serves a community with a median household income of $150,705 and an estimated 37,389 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bavarian Hills'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
Bavarian Hills (EPA ID: TX0150235) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 207 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78260 in San Antonio.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 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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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.
- 78260 - San Antonio
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bavarian Hills (TX0150235) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bavarian Hills water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bavarian Hills in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Bavarian Hills serve?
Bavarian Hills serves approximately 207 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Bavarian Hills get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bavarian Hills Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0150235/
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