Water System Report TX

Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b

EPA ID: TX0280027 · 0 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b posted zero EPA violations serving 0 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

0
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$55,478
Median Household Income
87,775
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b serves a community with a median household income of $55,478 and an estimated 87,775 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hays County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

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

Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b (EPA ID: TX0280027) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 0 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b (TX0280027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b serve?

Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b serves approximately 0 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
What is Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b's water source?
Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b's service area?
The Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b service area has a median household income of $55,478. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b get its water?
Alliance Regional Water Authority 1b'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.
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