Current Noncompliance TX 7 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Dublin

EPA ID: TX0720001 ยท 3,388 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Dublin (TX0720001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal data shows 1 unresolved violation at City of Dublin - roughly 3,388 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,388
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00399 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Dublin Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,225
Median Household Income
8,144
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Dublin serves a community with a median household income of $63,225 and an estimated 8,144 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Dublin'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How City of Dublin compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 10 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper 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.

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. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

1 violation
Hays County Wcid 2
3,381 people
0 violations
City of Poteet
3,396 people
10 violations
5 violations
City of Shepherd
3,411 people
12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $8,450

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,890
10 years
$23,780
20 years
$47,560

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $23,780 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

City of Dublin (EPA ID: TX0720001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,388 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76446 in Dublin.

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: 15 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 19, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
May 22, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 3, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
August 9, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
June 26, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 9, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 10 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00399 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

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 City of Dublin (TX0720001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Dublin 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 City of Dublin serve?

City of Dublin serves approximately 3,388 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Dublin get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
5
Latest sample
3/18/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 18.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 18.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 9.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Dublin's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 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 4 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 City of Dublin serve?
City of Dublin serves approximately 3,388 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Dublin's water source?
City of Dublin draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Dublin's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00399 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Dublin's service area?
The City of Dublin service area has a median household income of $63,225. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Dublin get its water?
City of Dublin'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.). City of Dublin (TX): 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0720001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Dublin (EPA ID: TX0720001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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