Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Llano Grande Lake Park East

EPA ID: TX1080034 ยท 1,300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Llano Grande Lake Park East (TX1080034): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Llano Grande Lake Park East has 7 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$83K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Llano Grande Lake Park East Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$39,890
Median Household Income
33,596
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
90%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Llano Grande Lake Park East have a median household income of $39,890 and about 33,596 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 90% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Llano Grande Lake Park East'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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $1,100 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Llano Grande Lake Park East (EPA ID: TX1080034) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,300 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78570 in Mercedes.

Violation History

3 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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
April 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 31, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 17, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 13, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 11, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 4, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 11, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 15 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 6 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
Nitrite Monitoring & Reporting 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0031 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Llano Grande Lake Park East (TX1080034) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Llano Grande Lake Park East water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Llano Grande Lake Park East. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Llano Grande Lake Park East serve?

Llano Grande Lake Park East serves approximately 1,300 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Llano Grande Lake Park East get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 27 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Llano Grande Lake Park East serve? ▼
Llano Grande Lake Park East serves approximately 1,300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Llano Grande Lake Park East's water source? ▼
Llano Grande Lake Park East draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Llano Grande Lake Park East's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0031 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Llano Grande Lake Park East? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Llano Grande Lake Park East have a median household income of $39,890 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 90% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Llano Grande Lake Park East get its water? ▼
Llano Grande Lake Park East'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Llano Grande Lake Park East (TX): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1080034/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Llano Grande Lake Park East (EPA ID: TX1080034) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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