Current Noncompliance TX

City of Chandler

EPA ID: TX1070006 ยท 3,663 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Chandler (TX1070006): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 2 unresolved EPA violations, City of Chandler is currently out of full compliance - approximately 3,663 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,663
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
37
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
20
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Chandler Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,015
Median Household Income
14,926
Service Area Population
76%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Chandler serves a community with a median household income of $70,015 and an estimated 14,926 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 76% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Chandler'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Chandler compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2005 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2010 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

20 violations
B 2 violations
Lake Medina Shores
3,660 people
1 violation
2 violations
City of West Columbia
3,650 people
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,850
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,150 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

City of Chandler (EPA ID: TX1070006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,663 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 32 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Atrazine Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Benzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2274 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 2 No
Benzene Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2067 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2274 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2306 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2326 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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 City of Chandler (TX1070006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Chandler water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Chandler serve?

City of Chandler serves approximately 3,663 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Chandler get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
116

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

What contaminants are in City of Chandler's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2005. 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 City of Chandler serve?
City of Chandler serves approximately 3,663 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Chandler's water source?
City of Chandler draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Chandler's service area?
The City of Chandler service area has a median household income of $70,015. EPA EJScreen data classifies 76% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Chandler get its water?
City of Chandler'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Chandler (TX): 37 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1070006/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Chandler (EPA ID: TX1070006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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