Health Violations Found TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Harleton Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1020074 · 4,107 people served · 10 ZIP codes

Federal compliance records for Harleton Water Supply Corporation list 5 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 4,107 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

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

A · 98
Avg Safety Score
4,107
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$150K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 10 (2021) to 28 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harleton Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$63,162
Median Household Income
104,511
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
61th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harleton Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $63,162 and an estimated 104,511 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 66% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Harleton Water Supply Corporation'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Gregg 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Harleton Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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

Consumer Confidence Report 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.

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 24 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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A 3 violations
A 8 violations
City of Coleman
4,136 people
0 violations
Orange County Wcid 2
4,074 people
0 violations
Meeker Mwd
4,071 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $400
Water Filtration $360
Total Estimated Cost $1,720

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,720 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Harleton Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1020074) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,107 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

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. 5 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 24, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 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
75651 0.0016 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

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 Harleton Water Supply Corporation (TX1020074) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harleton Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Harleton Water Supply Corporation 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 Harleton Water Supply Corporation serve?

Harleton Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 4,107 people across 10 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Harleton Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
207
Detections
5
Latest sample
11/14/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 164 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 164 ppt
PFBA 10 ppt
PFHxA 6.5 ppt
6:2 FTS 6.3 ppt
PFBS 4.8 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,617
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 2023-01-01 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: 4,107
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 Harleton Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Harleton Water Supply Corporation earns a A safety grade with 9 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Harleton Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 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 Harleton Water Supply Corporation serve?
Harleton Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 4,107 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Harleton Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Harleton Water Supply Corporation draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harleton Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Harleton Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Harleton Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $63,162. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Harleton Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Harleton Water Supply Corporation'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. 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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