Health Violations Found TX 11 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Freer Wcid

EPA ID: TX0660002 · 2,923 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Freer Wcid carried 11 violations still marked as unresolved — each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 2,923 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 62
Avg Safety Score
2,923
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 9 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Freer Wcid Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$52,598
Median Household Income
8,382
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Freer Wcid serves a community with a median household income of $52,598 and an estimated 8,382 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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?

Groundwater

Freer Wcid'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Freer Wcid compares to EPA limits

Barium 12 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Barium at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Waskom
2,923 people
B 10 violations
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2,919 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,370

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,185
10 years
$14,370
20 years
$28,740

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $14,370 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

Freer Wcid (EPA ID: TX0660002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,923 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

11 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 11 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Monitoring Resolved
March 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 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 12 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Freer Wcid (TX0660002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freer Wcid water safe to drink?

Freer Wcid has recorded 11 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 Freer Wcid serve?

Freer Wcid serves approximately 2,923 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Freer Wcid get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
2
Unknown Material
1,402
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,923
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Freer Wcid safe to drink?
Freer Wcid has a C safety grade based on 14 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Freer Wcid's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium, Lead and Copper 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 Freer Wcid serve?
Freer Wcid serves approximately 2,923 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Freer Wcid's water source?
Freer Wcid draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Freer Wcid's service area?
The Freer Wcid service area has a median household income of $52,598. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Freer Wcid get its water?
Freer Wcid'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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