Health Violations Found TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Town of Flower Mound

EPA ID: TX0610023 · 80,000 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Town of Flower Mound shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 80,000.

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

A · 92
Avg Safety Score
80,000
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$498K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 5 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Flower Mound Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$145,067
Median Household Income
350,624
Service Area Population
15%
Disadvantaged Population
24th
Poverty Percentile
24th
Energy Burden Percentile
22%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Flower Mound serves a community with a median household income of $145,067 and an estimated 350,624 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Town of Flower Mound'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
34th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Denton 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Flower Mound compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP 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.

Lead and Copper 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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 51 detections recorded. 9 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

City of Pharr
79,715 people
B 0 violations
City of Mansfield
77,142 people
A 0 violations
City of Mission
77,058 people
B 2 violations
City of Longview
83,236 people
A 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,333
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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 Flower Mound (EPA ID: TX0610023) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 80,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (92/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
75022 0.0016 mg/L No N/A
75027 0.0016 mg/L No N/A
75028 0.0016 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 8 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Flower Mound (TX0610023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Flower Mound water safe to drink?

Town of Flower Mound has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Town of Flower Mound serve?

Town of Flower Mound serves approximately 80,000 people across 9 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Town of Flower Mound 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
348
Detections
47
Latest sample
8/28/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxA: 12.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxA 12.9 ppt
PFPeA 11.6 ppt
PFBA 11.5 ppt
PFBS 5.3 ppt
PFOA 4.4 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHpA 3.1 ppt

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
0
Unknown Material
25,300
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 80,000
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

Is water from Town of Flower Mound safe to drink?
Town of Flower Mound earns a A safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Town of Flower Mound's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Town of Flower Mound serve?
Town of Flower Mound serves approximately 80,000 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Flower Mound's water source?
Town of Flower Mound draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Flower Mound's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Flower Mound's service area?
The Town of Flower Mound service area has a median household income of $145,067. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Flower Mound get its water?
Town of Flower Mound'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Town of Flower Mound (EPA ID: TX0610023) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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