Current Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

East Ponder Estates

EPA ID: TX0610161 ยท 363 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for East Ponder Estates (TX0610161): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. East Ponder Estates has 3 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 363 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

363
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
24
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-06-30)
7
Contaminants Flagged
$361K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Ponder Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$91,026
Median Household Income
18,252
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with East Ponder Estates have a median household income of $91,026 and about 18,252 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Ponder Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded.

State PFAS values in our reference data (cleanup / site standard (not a drinking-water limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 70 ppt, PFOS: 70 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

East Ponder Estates (EPA ID: TX0610161) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 363 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76207 in Denton.

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
April 25, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 30, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 8, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Combined Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Non-health-based Resolved
December 31, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
December 19, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 15, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 30, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 9 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Gross Alpha MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 3 Yes
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 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.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, lime softening. Find the right filter โ†’

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 available EPA compliance records for East Ponder Estates (TX0610161) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Ponder Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does East Ponder Estates serve?

East Ponder Estates serves approximately 363 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does East Ponder Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 24 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does East Ponder Estates serve? ▼
East Ponder Estates serves approximately 363 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is East Ponder Estates's water source? ▼
East Ponder Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in East Ponder Estates's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with East Ponder Estates? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to East Ponder Estates have a median household income of $91,026 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East Ponder Estates get its water? ▼
East Ponder Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Ponder Estates (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0610161/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-tx0610161,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{East Ponder Estates (TX): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0610161/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

East Ponder Estates (EPA ID: TX0610161) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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