Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Cockrell Hill

EPA ID: TX0570038 ยท 3,855 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Cockrell Hill (TX0570038): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, City of Cockrell Hill accumulated 1 violation - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 3,855 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,855
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Cockrell Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,377
Median Household Income
72,389
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Cockrell Hill serves a community with a median household income of $56,377 and an estimated 72,389 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Cockrell Hill'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Cockrell Hill compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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. 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

A 0 violations
A 0 violations
B 1 violation
City of Eagle Lake
3,837 people
8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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 Cockrell Hill (EPA ID: TX0570038) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,855 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75211 in Dallas.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Cockrell Hill (TX0570038) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Cockrell Hill water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Cockrell Hill; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Cockrell Hill serve?

City of Cockrell Hill serves approximately 3,855 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Cockrell Hill get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116
Detections
21
Latest sample
10/8/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 15.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 15.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 15.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 9.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 6.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHpA 4.4 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

What contaminants are in City of Cockrell Hill's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 City of Cockrell Hill serve?
City of Cockrell Hill serves approximately 3,855 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Cockrell Hill's water source?
City of Cockrell Hill 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 Cockrell Hill's service area?
The City of Cockrell Hill service area has a median household income of $56,377. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Cockrell Hill get its water?
City of Cockrell Hill'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Cockrell Hill (TX): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0570038/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Cockrell Hill (EPA ID: TX0570038) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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