Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Whitewater Springs Water System

EPA ID: TX0270124 ยท 450 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Whitewater Springs Water System (TX0270124): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Although 4 violations appeared on Whitewater Springs Water System's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 450 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00109 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whitewater Springs Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,833
Median Household Income
7,632
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whitewater Springs Water System serves a community with a median household income of $81,833 and an estimated 7,632 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Whitewater Springs Water System'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Whitewater Springs Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 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.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,500
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Whitewater Springs Water System (EPA ID: TX0270124) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78605 in Bertram.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper 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
0.00109 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 Whitewater Springs Water System (TX0270124) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitewater Springs Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Whitewater Springs Water System; 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 Whitewater Springs Water System serve?

Whitewater Springs Water System serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Whitewater Springs Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Whitewater Springs Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Whitewater Springs Water System serve?
Whitewater Springs Water System serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Whitewater Springs Water System's water source?
Whitewater Springs Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Whitewater Springs Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00109 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Whitewater Springs Water System's service area?
The Whitewater Springs Water System service area has a median household income of $81,833. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Whitewater Springs Water System get its water?
Whitewater Springs Water System'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

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Whitewater Springs Water System (EPA ID: TX0270124) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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