Texline Municipal Water System
EPA ID: TX0560002 · 448 people served · 1 ZIP code
Based on the latest federal compliance data, Texline Municipal Water System has 8 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 448 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Texline Municipal Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade F
Service Area Demographics
The Texline Municipal Water System serves a community with a median household income of $75,800 and an estimated 776 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?
Texline 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.
About 1% of homes in Dallam 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
Detected Contaminants
How Texline Municipal Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Gross Alpha at 3 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Texline Municipal Water System (EPA ID: TX0560002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 448 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79087 in Texline.
Average Home Safety Score: F (17/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 5, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 29, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Unresolved |
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 | 9 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 8 | Yes |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 3 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79087 | 0.0594 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 79087 — Texline
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Texline Municipal Water System (TX0560002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texline Municipal Water System water safe to drink?
Texline Municipal Water System has recorded 11 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Texline Municipal Water System serve?
Texline Municipal Water System serves approximately 448 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Texline Municipal Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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