Current Noncompliance TX

City of Alpine

EPA ID: TX0220001 ยท 6,000 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Alpine (TX0220001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for City of Alpine shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 6,000 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 79
Avg Safety Score
6,000
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0021 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$55,743
Median Household Income
7,905
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Alpine serves a community with a median household income of $55,743 and an estimated 7,905 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

City of Alpine'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Alpine compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 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.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Town of Cut and Shoot
6,000 people
B 0 violations
City of Los Fresnos
6,009 people
1 violation
City of Edna
5,987 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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 Alpine (EPA ID: TX0220001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment 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 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0021 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Alpine (TX0220001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Alpine water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Alpine serve?

City of Alpine serves approximately 6,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Alpine get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Alpine safe to drink?
City of Alpine earns a B safety grade with 10 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Alpine's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 Alpine serve?
City of Alpine serves approximately 6,000 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Alpine's water source?
City of Alpine draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Alpine's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0021 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Alpine's service area?
The City of Alpine service area has a median household income of $55,743. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Alpine get its water?
City of Alpine'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Alpine (TX): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0220001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

City of Alpine (EPA ID: TX0220001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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