Historical Compliance Records TX 13 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Freer Wcid

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Freer Wcid (TX0660002): 13 past health-based violations, since resolved. Beyond the 17 historical violations on Freer Wcid's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 2,923 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,923
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Barium 14 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Barium at 14 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.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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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 $1,500

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
$9,685
10 years
$19,370
20 years
$38,740

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $19,370 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.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 17 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 13 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
December 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
March 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 14 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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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 Freer Wcid (TX0660002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freer Wcid water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Freer Wcid; its 17 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Freer Wcid's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, 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 3 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Freer Wcid (TX): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0660002/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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