Upper Leon River Mwd
EPA ID: TX0470015 · 2,919 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Upper Leon River Mwd (TX0470015): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Federal water data for Upper Leon River Mwd logs 8 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 2,919 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper Leon River Mwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Upper Leon River Mwd serves a community with a median household income of $72,325 and an estimated 4,235 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: 50% 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?
Upper Leon River Mwd'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
Detected Contaminants
How Upper Leon River Mwd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 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.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Upper Leon River Mwd (EPA ID: TX0470015) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,919 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 76444 in De Leon.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 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 |
| March 31, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 22, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 17, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | Yes |
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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00405 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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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.
- 76444 - De Leon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Upper Leon River Mwd (TX0470015) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Leon River Mwd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Upper Leon River Mwd; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Upper Leon River Mwd serve?
Upper Leon River Mwd serves approximately 2,919 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Upper Leon River Mwd get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Upper Leon River Mwd (TX): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0470015/
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