Water System Report TX

Plum Creek

EPA ID: TX1050028 ยท 7,065 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Plum Creek (TX1050028): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Plum Creek kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 7,065 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,065
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00124 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$291K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Plum Creek Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,533
Median Household Income
71,460
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
8%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Plum Creek serves a community with a median household income of $88,533 and an estimated 71,460 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Plum Creek'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $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

Plum Creek (EPA ID: TX1050028) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 7,065 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78640 in Kyle.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00124 mg/L No N/A

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Plum Creek (TX1050028) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plum Creek water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Plum Creek in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Plum Creek serve?

Plum Creek serves approximately 7,065 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Plum Creek get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Plum Creek meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Plum Creek serve?
Plum Creek serves approximately 7,065 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Plum Creek's water source?
Plum Creek draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Plum Creek's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00124 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Plum Creek's service area?
The Plum Creek service area has a median household income of $88,533. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plum Creek get its water?
Plum Creek'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Plum Creek Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1050028/
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