Duval County Crd Benavides
EPA ID: TX0660001 · 2,285 people served · 1 ZIP code
Duval County Crd Benavides shows 44 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 2,285 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2024) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Duval County Crd Benavides Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Duval County Crd Benavides serves a community with a median household income of $44,750 and an estimated 1,518 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Duval County Crd Benavides'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.
About 2% of homes in Duval 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
Detected Contaminants
How Duval County Crd Benavides compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Barium at 34 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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
Duval County Crd Benavides (EPA ID: TX0660001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,285 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78341 in Benavides.
Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 19, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 34 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78341 | 0.00112 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
- 78341 — Benavides
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Duval County Crd Benavides (TX0660001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duval County Crd Benavides water safe to drink?
Duval County Crd Benavides has recorded 37 health-based violations 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 Duval County Crd Benavides serve?
Duval County Crd Benavides serves approximately 2,285 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Duval County Crd Benavides get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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