Current Noncompliance TX

Denton County Fwsd 11-b

EPA ID: TX0610256 ยท 3,897 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Denton County Fwsd 11-b (TX0610256): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Denton County Fwsd 11-b, 1 violation is listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 3,897 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,897
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$376K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Denton County Fwsd 11-b Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$107,065
Median Household Income
55,437
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
8%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Denton County Fwsd 11-b serves a community with a median household income of $107,065 and an estimated 55,437 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Denton County Fwsd 11-b'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

8 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
57 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 12% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Denton County Fwsd 11-b compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Surface Water Treatment 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. 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $2,300 (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

Denton County Fwsd 11-b (EPA ID: TX0610256) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,897 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76227 in Aubrey.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment 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 Denton County Fwsd 11-b (TX0610256) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denton County Fwsd 11-b water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Denton County Fwsd 11-b serve?

Denton County Fwsd 11-b serves approximately 3,897 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Denton County Fwsd 11-b get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Denton County Fwsd 11-b's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, 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 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 Denton County Fwsd 11-b serve?
Denton County Fwsd 11-b serves approximately 3,897 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Denton County Fwsd 11-b's water source?
Denton County Fwsd 11-b draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Denton County Fwsd 11-b's service area?
The Denton County Fwsd 11-b service area has a median household income of $107,065. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Denton County Fwsd 11-b get its water?
Denton County Fwsd 11-b'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Denton County Fwsd 11-b (TX): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0610256/
BibTeX
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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

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