Current Noncompliance TX 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Coles Crossing

EPA ID: TX0360114 ยท 1,521 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Coles Crossing (TX0360114): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Coles Crossing has 4 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 1,521 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,521
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
12
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Coles Crossing Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$120,839
Median Household Income
28,411
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
14%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coles Crossing serves a community with a median household income of $120,839 and an estimated 28,411 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Coles Crossing'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

21 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 32% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Coles Crossing compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2036 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2043 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2044 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 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 โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Kerens
1,520 people
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City of Gorman
1,518 people
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City of Sunset Valley
1,524 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Coles Crossing (EPA ID: TX0360114) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,521 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77523 in Baytown.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 14 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 27, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 3, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 9, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
March 12, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
February 10, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2043 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2044 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 6 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2043 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2044 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2047 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Coles Crossing (TX0360114) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coles Crossing water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Coles Crossing serve?

Coles Crossing serves approximately 1,521 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Coles Crossing get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Coles Crossing's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 2036, Contaminant 2043. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Coles Crossing serve?
Coles Crossing serves approximately 1,521 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Coles Crossing's water source?
Coles Crossing draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Coles Crossing's service area?
The Coles Crossing service area has a median household income of $120,839. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Coles Crossing get its water?
Coles Crossing'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Coles Crossing (TX): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0360114/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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