Water System Report TX

Town of Highland Park

EPA ID: TX0570049 · 8,959 people served · 120 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Town of Highland Park shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 8,959 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

8,959
People Served
120
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Highland Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,590
Median Household Income
1,372,181
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
49th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Highland Park serves a community with a median household income of $64,590 and an estimated 1,372,181 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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?

Surface Water

Town of Highland Park'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
59th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dallas 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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. 433 detections recorded. 107 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

A 1 violation
City of Pearsall
8,985 people
0 violations
0 violations
B 1 violation
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,242
PFAS Treatment $548
Total Estimated Cost $1,790

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 $1,790 (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

Town of Highland Park (EPA ID: TX0570049) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 8,959 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 120 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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.

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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

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 117 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 120 ZIP codes:

75201 · 75202 · 75203 · 75204 · 75205 75206 · 75207 · 75208 · 75209 · 75210 75211 · 75212 · 75214 · 75215 · 75216 75217 · 75218 · 75219 · 75220 · 75221 75222 · 75223 · 75224 · 75225 · 75226 75227 · 75228 · 75229 · 75230 · 75231 75232 · 75233 · 75234 · 75235 · 75236 75237 · 75238 · 75240 · 75241 · 75242 75243 · 75244 · 75245 · 75246 · 75247 75248 · 75249 · 75250 · 75251 · 75252 75253 · 75254 · 75258 · 75260 · 75261 75262 · 75263 · 75264 · 75265 · 75266 75267 · 75270 · 75275 · 75277 · 75283 75284 · 75285 · 75286 · 75287 · 75301 75303 · 75310 · 75312 · 75313 · 75315 75320 · 75323 · 75326 · 75334 · 75336 75339 · 75340 · 75342 · 75343 · 75344 75353 · 75354 · 75355 · 75356 · 75357 75358 · 75359 · 75360 · 75364 · 75367 75368 · 75370 · 75371 · 75372 · 75373 75374 · 75376 · 75378 · 75379 · 75380 75381 · 75382 · 75386 · 75387 · 75388 75389 · 75390 · 75391 · 75392 · 75393 75394 · 75395 · 75396 · 75397 · 75398

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Highland Park (TX0570049) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Highland Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Town of Highland Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Town of Highland Park serve?

Town of Highland Park serves approximately 8,959 people across 120 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Town of Highland Park 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
14
Latest sample
11/14/2023
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 15.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 15.6 ppt
PFPeA 12.5 ppt
PFBA 7.1 ppt
PFBS 6.1 ppt
PFHxS 3.6 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
3,309
Unknown Material
2,345
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 8,959
Reported to Texas

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Town of Highland Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Town of Highland Park serve?
Town of Highland Park serves approximately 8,959 people with drinking water across 120 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Highland Park's water source?
Town of Highland Park draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Highland Park's service area?
The Town of Highland Park service area has a median household income of $64,590. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Highland Park get its water?
Town of Highland Park'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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