Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Nico Tyme Water Coop

EPA ID: TX0150486 ยท 96 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nico Tyme Water Coop (TX0150486): 91 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Nico Tyme Water Coop shows 91 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 96 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

96
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
329
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
48
Contaminants Flagged
$120K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nico Tyme Water Coop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,445
Median Household Income
9,959
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nico Tyme Water Coop serves a community with a median household income of $54,445 and an estimated 9,959 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Nico Tyme Water Coop'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Nico Tyme Water Coop compares to EPA limits

PFOA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Bromate 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Chlorodibromomethane 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

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Nico Tyme Water Coop (EPA ID: TX0150486) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 96 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78112 in Elmendorf.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 52 resolved, 186 archived, 4 addressed, and 87 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
May 3, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 23, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 5, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 5, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 6, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 17, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 6, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 110 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 63 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 16 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 10 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 6 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 6 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 6 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Lead Inorganic 4 No
PFOA PFAS 4 No
PFNA PFAS 4 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 Nico Tyme Water Coop (TX0150486) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico Tyme Water Coop water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Nico Tyme Water Coop. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Nico Tyme Water Coop serve?

Nico Tyme Water Coop serves approximately 96 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Nico Tyme Water Coop get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Nico Tyme Water Coop's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Contaminant 2015. 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 Nico Tyme Water Coop serve?
Nico Tyme Water Coop serves approximately 96 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Nico Tyme Water Coop's water source?
Nico Tyme Water Coop draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nico Tyme Water Coop's service area?
The Nico Tyme Water Coop service area has a median household income of $54,445. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nico Tyme Water Coop get its water?
Nico Tyme Water Coop'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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3

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