Monitoring Violations TX

Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla

EPA ID: TX0800003 · 13,698 people served · 10 ZIP codes

With 2 unresolved EPA violations, Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla i currently out of full compliance — approximately 13,698 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 76
Avg Safety Score
13,698
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$57,585
Median Household Income
78,325
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla serves a community with a median household income of $57,585 and an estimated 78,325 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla'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
31th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
9th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hopkins County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla 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

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.

Consumer Confidence Report 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. 4 detections recorded.

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 →

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

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Webster
13,710 people
B 0 violations
City of Beeville
13,664 people
C 18 violations
C 52 violations
City of Buda
13,830 people
B 3 violations
City of Seabrook
13,560 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,438
PFAS Treatment $188
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla (EPA ID: TX0800003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 13,698 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
75457 0.001 mg/L No N/A

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 Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla (TX0800003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla water safe to drink?

Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla serve?

Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla serves approximately 13,698 people across 10 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla 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
232
Detections
1
Latest sample
11/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 4.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 4.5 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
4,299
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 13,698
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla safe to drink?
Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla serve?
Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla serves approximately 13,698 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla's water source?
Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla's service area?
The Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla service area has a median household income of $57,585. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla get its water?
Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla (EPA ID: TX0800003) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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