Roans Prairie
EPA ID: TX0930016 · 40 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Roans Prairie (TX0930016): 11 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 11 violations as unresolved at Roans Prairie - roughly 40 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Roans Prairie Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Roans Prairie have a median household income of $84,200 and about 5,692 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Roans Prairie's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Roans Prairie (EPA ID: TX0930016) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 resolved, 1 archived, 2 addressed, and 9 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 25, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 25, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 2, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 5, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 8, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 9 | No |
| Public Notice | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 7 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Roans Prairie (TX0930016) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roans Prairie water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Roans Prairie. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Roans Prairie serve?
Roans Prairie serves approximately 40 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Roans Prairie get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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