Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Danbury

EPA ID: TX0200011 ยท 1,673 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Danbury (TX0200011): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. 6 total violations across five years at City of Danbury - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 1,673 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,673
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Danbury Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,265
Median Household Income
36,498
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Danbury serves a community with a median household income of $97,265 and an estimated 36,498 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Danbury'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Danbury compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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. 7 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

4 violations
City of Knollwood
1,675 people
1 violation
Town of Lakeside
1,671 people
0 violations
6 violations
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,350 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

City of Danbury (EPA ID: TX0200011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,673 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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
April 27, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper 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 โ†’

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

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 City of Danbury (TX0200011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Danbury water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Danbury; its 6 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 Danbury serve?

City of Danbury serves approximately 1,673 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Danbury get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Danbury's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. 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 City of Danbury serve?
City of Danbury serves approximately 1,673 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Danbury's water source?
City of Danbury draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Danbury's service area?
The City of Danbury service area has a median household income of $97,265. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Danbury get its water?
City of Danbury'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Danbury (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0200011/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Danbury (EPA ID: TX0200011) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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