Current Noncompliance TX

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2

EPA ID: TX0930049 ยท 2,766 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 (TX0930049): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2's EPA file includes 1 unresolved violation; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,766 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,766
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2022-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$302K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$78,667
Median Household Income
25,016
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 have a median household income of $78,667 and about 25,016 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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. 2 detections recorded.

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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $933

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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $933 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 (EPA ID: TX0930049) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,766 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Chlorine 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 Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 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 2022-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 (TX0930049) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 serve?

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 serves approximately 2,766 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 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 Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 serve? ▼
Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 serves approximately 2,766 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2's water source? ▼
Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 have a median household income of $78,667 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 83% 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 Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 get its water? ▼
Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2'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. 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.). Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0930049/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2, TX}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0930049/}
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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

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 2 (EPA ID: TX0930049) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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