City of Blanco
EPA ID: TX0160002 ยท 3,192 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Blanco (TX0160002): 10 past health-based violations, since resolved. City of Blanco carries 17 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 3,192 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Blanco Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Blanco serves a community with a median household income of $89,980 and an estimated 6,977 residents across its service area.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Blanco'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 Blanco compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 10 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 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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 Blanco (EPA ID: TX0160002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,192 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78606 in Blanco.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 7 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, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 2, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 9, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 9, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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 | 10 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 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 โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00097 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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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.
- 78606 - Blanco
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Blanco (TX0160002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Blanco water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Blanco; its 17 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 Blanco serve?
City of Blanco serves approximately 3,192 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Blanco get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Blanco (TX): 10 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0160002/
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What You Can Do
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