Health Violations Found TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Kirvin

EPA ID: TX0810019 · 549 people served · 1 ZIP code

Right now, City of Kirvin shows 6 EPA violations marked active and unresolved — the provider continues to supply approximately 549 residents while each finding awaits closure.

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

A · 98
Avg Safety Score
549
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
19
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00242 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Kirvin'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Freestone 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Kirvin compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 $300 (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 Kirvin (EPA ID: TX0810019) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 549 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75848 in Kirvin.

Average Home Safety Score: A (98/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 6 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 10 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
75848 0.00242 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Kirvin (TX0810019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Kirvin water safe to drink?

City of Kirvin has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does City of Kirvin serve?

City of Kirvin serves approximately 549 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Kirvin get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
206
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 549
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 City of Kirvin safe to drink?
City of Kirvin earns a A safety grade with 19 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Kirvin's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform 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 Kirvin serve?
City of Kirvin serves approximately 549 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Kirvin's water source?
City of Kirvin draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Kirvin's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00242 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does City of Kirvin get its water?
City of Kirvin'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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