Spicewood Beach
EPA ID: TX0270011 · 1,452 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spicewood Beach (TX0270011): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Although 4 violations appeared on Spicewood Beach's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 1,452 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spicewood Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Spicewood Beach serves a community with a median household income of $72,669 and an estimated 19,946 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Spicewood Beach'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 Spicewood Beach compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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
Spicewood Beach (EPA ID: TX0270011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,452 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78654 in Marble Falls.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00406 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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.
- 78654 - Marble Falls
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spicewood Beach (TX0270011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spicewood Beach water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Spicewood Beach; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Spicewood Beach serve?
Spicewood Beach serves approximately 1,452 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Spicewood Beach get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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