Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Mission

EPA ID: TX1080008 ยท 77,058 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Mission (TX1080008): 16 EPA violations in the last five years. Water monitoring history for City of Mission includes 16 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 77,058 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 58
Avg Safety Score
77,058
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
16
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$52,536
Median Household Income
220,739
Service Area Population
90%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Mission serves a community with a median household income of $52,536 and an estimated 220,739 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 90% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Mission'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Mission compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2010 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 25 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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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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

B 1 violation
City of Pharr
79,715 people
B 0 violations
Town of Flower Mound
80,000 people
B 1 violation
City of San Marcos
72,970 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,940
PFAS Treatment $460
Water Filtration $240
Total Estimated Cost $2,640

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 $2,640 (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

City of Mission (EPA ID: TX1080008) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 77,058 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (58/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 16 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2274 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2326 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Benzene Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2067 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2274 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2306 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2326 Other Violation 1 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 Mission (TX1080008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Mission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Mission; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Mission serve?

City of Mission serves approximately 77,058 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Mission 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
232
Detections
4
Latest sample
8/6/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Mission safe to drink?
City of Mission has a C safety grade based on 16 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Mission'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 Mission serve?
City of Mission serves approximately 77,058 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is City of Mission's water source?
City of Mission draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Mission's service area?
The City of Mission service area has a median household income of $52,536. EPA EJScreen data classifies 90% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Mission get its water?
City of Mission'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Mission (TX): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1080008/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Mission (EPA ID: TX1080008) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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