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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nico Tyme Water Coop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Nico Tyme Water Coop compares to EPA limits
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.
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
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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
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.
- 78112 - Elmendorf
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
How to cite this page
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