Current Noncompliance TX 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Town of Anthony

EPA ID: TX0710001 ยท 5,555 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Anthony (TX0710001): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Town of Anthony shows 3 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 5,555.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 65
Avg Safety Score
5,555
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00114 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Anthony Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$58,171
Median Household Income
27,946
Service Area Population
69%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Anthony serves a community with a median household income of $58,171 and an estimated 27,946 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 69% 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

Town of Anthony'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Anthony compares to EPA limits

Barium 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Barium at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Bowie
5,534 people
0 violations
2 violations
12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
PFAS Treatment $367
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,967

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,967 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Town of Anthony (EPA ID: TX0710001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,555 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (65/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 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
December 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 31, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Resolved
March 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Barium Inorganic 3 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00114 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)

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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 Town of Anthony (TX0710001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Anthony 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 Town of Anthony serve?

Town of Anthony serves approximately 5,555 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Town of Anthony get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
7
Latest sample
3/15/2023
Highest analyte
PFOS: 33.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 33.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFOA 29.1 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 28.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 8.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 7.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHpA 6.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Town of Anthony safe to drink?
Town of Anthony has a C safety grade based on 15 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Town of Anthony's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Town of Anthony serve?
Town of Anthony serves approximately 5,555 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Anthony's water source?
Town of Anthony draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Anthony's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00114 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Anthony's service area?
The Town of Anthony service area has a median household income of $58,171. EPA EJScreen data classifies 69% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Anthony get its water?
Town of Anthony'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Anthony (TX): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0710001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Town of Anthony (EPA ID: TX0710001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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