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 SDWIS for East Ponder Estates (TX0610161): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. East Ponder Estates carries 3 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 363 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

363
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
24
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
7
Contaminants Flagged
$361K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,026
Median Household Income
18,252
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Ponder Estates serves a community with a median household income of $91,026 and an estimated 18,252 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Ponder Estates's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How East Ponder Estates compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 3 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 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. 4 detections recorded.

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†’

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $1,700 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 30, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
December 31, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 19, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 15, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 30, 2022 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 9 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 3 Yes
Combined Radium Radionuclides 2 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), 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 the full compliance record 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

What contaminants are in East Ponder Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Gross Alpha, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of East Ponder Estates's service area?
The East Ponder Estates service area has a median household income of $91,026. 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Ponder Estates (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0610161/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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