Water System Report TX

City of Santa Anna

EPA ID: TX0420002 · 1,090 people served · 2 ZIP codes

City of Santa Anna's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 1,090 residents year after year.

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

1,090
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2024) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Santa Anna Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,375
Median Household Income
1,969
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Santa Anna serves a community with a median household income of $54,375 and an estimated 1,969 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Santa Anna'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Coleman 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% 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. 2 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Murchison
1,092 people
A 13 violations
City of Paducah
1,087 people
C 0 violations
0 violations
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $650

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 $650 (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

CITY OF SANTA ANNA (EPA ID: TX0420002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,090 people from surface water sources.

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

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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 City of Santa Anna (TX0420002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Santa Anna water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Santa Anna has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Santa Anna serve?

City of Santa Anna serves approximately 1,090 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Santa Anna get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Santa Anna meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Santa Anna serve?
City of Santa Anna serves approximately 1,090 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Santa Anna's water source?
City of Santa Anna draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Santa Anna's service area?
The City of Santa Anna service area has a median household income of $54,375. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Santa Anna get its water?
City of Santa Anna'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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