Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Glenn Heights

EPA ID: TX0570085 ยท 18,718 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Glenn Heights (TX0570085): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, City of Glenn Heights encountered 3 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 18,718 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

18,718
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$283K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Glenn Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,147
Median Household Income
155,600
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Glenn Heights serves a community with a median household income of $91,147 and an estimated 155,600 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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 Glenn Heights'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Glenn Heights compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP 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. 16 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 Donna
18,720 people
2 violations
City of Lockhart
18,800 people
2 violations
City of Red Oak
18,577 people
0 violations
City of Brownwood
18,862 people
0 violations
City of Rio Grande City
18,912 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,033
PFAS Treatment $533
Total Estimated Cost $2,567

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 $2,567 (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 Glenn Heights (EPA ID: TX0570085) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 18,718 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
December 19, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 15, 2021 Lead and Copper 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 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment 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 Glenn Heights (TX0570085) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Glenn Heights water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Glenn Heights; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Glenn Heights serve?

City of Glenn Heights serves approximately 18,718 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Glenn Heights 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
10
Latest sample
2/28/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 9.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 9.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 5.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 5.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 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 Glenn Heights's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 Glenn Heights serve?
City of Glenn Heights serves approximately 18,718 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Glenn Heights's water source?
City of Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights's service area?
The City of Glenn Heights service area has a median household income of $91,147. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Glenn Heights get its water?
City of Glenn Heights'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 Glenn Heights (TX): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0570085/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Glenn Heights (EPA ID: TX0570085) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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