Historical Compliance Records TX 25 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Rra Foard County Water System

EPA ID: TX0780014 ยท 318 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rra Foard County Water System (TX0780014): 25 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 27 violations in EPA records for Rra Foard County Water System has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 318 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

318
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$69K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rra Foard County Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$42,895
Median Household Income
1,155
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Rra Foard County Water System have a median household income of $42,895 and about 1,155 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Rra Foard County Water System'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
0 violations
2 violations
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315 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $3,470

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,235
10 years
$18,470
20 years
$36,940

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $18,470 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Rra Foard County Water System (EPA ID: TX0780014) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 318 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 79227 in Crowell.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 27 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 24 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 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 19, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 19 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 6 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No

Health Risk Details

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

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. 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
0.001 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Rra Foard County Water System (TX0780014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rra Foard County Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rra Foard County Water System; its 27 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rra Foard County Water System serve?

Rra Foard County Water System serves approximately 318 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Rra Foard County Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 27 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Rra Foard County Water System serve? ▼
Rra Foard County Water System serves approximately 318 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rra Foard County Water System's water source? ▼
Rra Foard County Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rra Foard County Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Rra Foard County Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Rra Foard County Water System have a median household income of $42,895 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rra Foard County Water System get its water? ▼
Rra Foard County Water System'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rra Foard County Water System (TX): 25 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0780014/
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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

Rra Foard County Water System (EPA ID: TX0780014) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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