Water System Report TX

Canyon Springs Water

EPA ID: TX0460022 ยท 1,528 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Canyon Springs Water (TX0460022): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Canyon Springs Water'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 1,528 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,528
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$300K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Canyon Springs Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,777
Median Household Income
21,830
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Canyon Springs Water serves a community with a median household income of $80,777 and an estimated 21,830 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Canyon Springs Water'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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. 2 exceed 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Edgewood
1,530 people
7 violations
City of Moody
1,525 people
9 violations
City of Sunset Valley
1,524 people
2 violations
1 violation
Coles Crossing
1,521 people
28 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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 $3,000 (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

Canyon Springs Water (EPA ID: TX0460022) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,528 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78133 in Canyon Lake.

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
0.0019 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.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Canyon Springs Water (TX0460022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canyon Springs Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Canyon Springs Water 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 Canyon Springs Water serve?

Canyon Springs Water serves approximately 1,528 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Canyon Springs Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
6
Latest sample
7/17/2024
Highest analyte
PFBS: 12.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 12.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.9 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFPeA 3.6 ppt โ€” โ€”

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?
Canyon Springs Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Canyon Springs Water serve?
Canyon Springs Water serves approximately 1,528 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Canyon Springs Water's water source?
Canyon Springs Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Canyon Springs Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Canyon Springs Water's service area?
The Canyon Springs Water service area has a median household income of $80,777. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Canyon Springs Water get its water?
Canyon Springs Water'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Canyon Springs Water Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0460022/
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