Water System Report TX

Dimmitt Municipal Water System

EPA ID: TX0350001 ยท 4,393 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dimmitt Municipal Water System (TX0350001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Dimmitt Municipal Water System - zero violations, five years, 4,393 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,393
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00307 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dimmitt Municipal Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,639
Median Household Income
5,383
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dimmitt Municipal Water System serves a community with a median household income of $77,639 and an estimated 5,383 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dimmitt Municipal 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $550

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

Dimmitt Municipal Water System (EPA ID: TX0350001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,393 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00307 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dimmitt Municipal Water System (TX0350001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimmitt Municipal Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dimmitt Municipal Water System 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 Dimmitt Municipal Water System serve?

Dimmitt Municipal Water System serves approximately 4,393 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Dimmitt Municipal Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Dimmitt Municipal Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dimmitt Municipal Water System serve?
Dimmitt Municipal Water System serves approximately 4,393 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Dimmitt Municipal Water System's water source?
Dimmitt Municipal Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dimmitt Municipal Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00307 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dimmitt Municipal Water System's service area?
The Dimmitt Municipal Water System service area has a median household income of $77,639. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dimmitt Municipal Water System get its water?
Dimmitt Municipal 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dimmitt Municipal Water System Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0350001/
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