Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Trenton

EPA ID: TX0740009 ยท 820 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Trenton (TX0740009): 42 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, City of Trenton accumulated 42 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 820 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

820
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
42
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00139 mg/L
Max Lead Level
37
Contaminants Flagged
$300K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,055
Median Household Income
3,024
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Trenton serves a community with a median household income of $96,055 and an estimated 3,024 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

City of Trenton'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Trenton compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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Erlund Subdivision
821 people
0 violations
Riverwood Forest
816 people
0 violations
Lakewood Water
816 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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 Trenton (EPA ID: TX0740009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 820 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75490 in Trenton.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 42 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 42 resolved, 0 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
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid 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 6 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2043 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2044 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2047 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00139 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.

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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 City of Trenton (TX0740009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Trenton water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Trenton; its 42 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Trenton serve?

City of Trenton serves approximately 820 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Trenton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Trenton's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Contaminant 2110. 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 City of Trenton serve?
City of Trenton serves approximately 820 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Trenton's water source?
City of Trenton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Trenton's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00139 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Trenton's service area?
The City of Trenton service area has a median household income of $96,055. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Trenton get its water?
City of Trenton'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.). City of Trenton (TX): 42 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0740009/
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2

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3

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