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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Ponder Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
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).
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
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.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
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
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 76207 - Denton
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Ponder Estates (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0610161/
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What You Can Do
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