City of Palm Valley
EPA ID: TX0310027 · 1,310 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Palm Valley (TX0310027): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, City of Palm Valley kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 1,310 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Palm Valley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Palm Valley serves a community with a median household income of $67,183 and an estimated 41,277 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?
City of Palm Valley'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Palm Valley (EPA ID: TX0310027) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,310 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78552 in Harlingen.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00112 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 78552 - Harlingen
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Palm Valley (TX0310027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Palm Valley water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Palm Valley in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Palm Valley serve?
City of Palm Valley serves approximately 1,310 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Palm Valley get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Palm Valley Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0310027/
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