Health Violations Found TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1020077 · 1,836 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Within the EPA compliance database, Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation shows 4 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 1,836 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
1,836
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
43
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00316 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
7
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$65,222
Median Household Income
21,941
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $65,222 and an estimated 21,941 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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?

Groundwater

Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Harrison 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Total Coliform at 2 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. 1 detection 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,267

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,267 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1020077) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,836 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

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. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 7, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
March 5, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring 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 16 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 10 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment 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
75642 0.00316 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation (TX1020077) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Blocker Crossroads 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 Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation serve?

Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,836 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
667
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,836
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 Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation earns a B safety grade with 43 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 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 Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation serve?
Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,836 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00316 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $65,222. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation'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 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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Blocker Crossroads Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1020077) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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