South Meadows West
EPA ID: TX0200413 ยท 477 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Meadows West (TX0200413): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for South Meadows West, 2 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 477 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Meadows West Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The South Meadows West serves a community with a median household income of $77,015 and an estimated 51,984 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
South Meadows West'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How South Meadows West compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
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.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2015 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
South Meadows West (EPA ID: TX0200413) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 477 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77511 in Alvin.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 16 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 25, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 25, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2326 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Archived |
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 | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00515 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.
- 77511 - Alvin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Meadows West (TX0200413) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Meadows West water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does South Meadows West serve?
South Meadows West serves approximately 477 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does South Meadows West get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Meadows West (TX): 20 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0200413/
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