Historical Compliance Records TX 12 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Ridgecrest Water System

EPA ID: TX0910035 ยท 1,968 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ridgecrest Water System (TX0910035): 12 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Although 19 violations appeared on Ridgecrest Water System's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 1,968 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,968
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
19
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ridgecrest Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$76,644
Median Household Income
7,907
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ridgecrest Water System have a median household income of $76,644 and about 7,907 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 35% 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

Ridgecrest 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Ivanhoe Land of Lakes
1,968 people
2 violations
Harris County Fwsd 58
1,968 people
1 violation
City of Flatonia
1,969 people
10 violations
City of San Augustine
1,971 people
25 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $12,085

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,710
10 years
$27,420
20 years
$54,840

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $27,420 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

Ridgecrest Water System (EPA ID: TX0910035) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,968 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75076 in Pottsboro.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 19 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 4 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 19, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
January 2, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 22, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved
November 22, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved
September 28, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved
June 10, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 16, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha MCL Violation 7 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 7 No
TTHM MCL Violation 3 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, lime softening. Find the right filter โ†’

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
0.0033 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Ridgecrest Water System (TX0910035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgecrest Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ridgecrest Water System; its 19 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Ridgecrest Water System serve?

Ridgecrest Water System serves approximately 1,968 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Ridgecrest Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 19 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 Ridgecrest Water System serve? ▼
Ridgecrest Water System serves approximately 1,968 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ridgecrest Water System's water source? ▼
Ridgecrest Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ridgecrest Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0033 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 Ridgecrest Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ridgecrest Water System have a median household income of $76,644 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 35% 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 Ridgecrest Water System get its water? ▼
Ridgecrest 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.). Ridgecrest Water System (TX): 12 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0910035/
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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

Ridgecrest Water System (EPA ID: TX0910035) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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