Water System Report TX

Town of Indian Lake

EPA ID: TX0310008 · 846 people served · 1 ZIP code

Town of Indian Lake earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 846 people.

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

846
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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 Map

Coverage area for Town of Indian Lake Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,385
Median Household Income
24,927
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Indian Lake serves a community with a median household income of $64,385 and an estimated 24,927 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Town of Indian Lake'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cameron 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

17 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% 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. 5 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Town of Indian Lake (EPA ID: TX0310008) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 846 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78566 in Los Fresnos.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Town of Indian Lake (TX0310008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Indian Lake water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Town of Indian Lake has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Town of Indian Lake serve?

Town of Indian Lake serves approximately 846 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Town of Indian Lake get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
344
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 888
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Indian Lake meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Indian Lake serve?
Town of Indian Lake serves approximately 846 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Indian Lake's water source?
Town of Indian Lake draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Indian Lake's service area?
The Town of Indian Lake service area has a median household income of $64,385. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Indian Lake get its water?
Town of Indian Lake'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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