Current Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

K & B Waterworks

EPA ID: TX0840187 ยท 81 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for K & B Waterworks (TX0840187): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at K & B Waterworks, affecting about 81 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

81
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for K & B Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,884
Median Household Income
19,603
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The K & B Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $89,884 and an estimated 19,603 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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

K & B Waterworks'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How K & B Waterworks compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

K & B Waterworks (EPA ID: TX0840187) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 81 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 6, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 5, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 3, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule 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 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 K & B Waterworks (TX0840187) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K & B Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does K & B Waterworks serve?

K & B Waterworks serves approximately 81 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does K & B Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in K & B Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Total Coliform, Stage 2 DBP Rule. 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 K & B Waterworks serve?
K & B Waterworks serves approximately 81 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is K & B Waterworks's water source?
K & B Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of K & B Waterworks's service area?
The K & B Waterworks service area has a median household income of $89,884. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does K & B Waterworks get its water?
K & B Waterworks'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). K and B Waterworks (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0840187/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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