Health Violations Found TX 28 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Whitharral Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1100011 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal compliance records for Whitharral Water Supply Corporation list 33 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 200 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

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

F · 39
Avg Safety Score
200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
58
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
9
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$68,125
Median Household Income
89
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whitharral Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $68,125 and an estimated 89 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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

Whitharral 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Hockley County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Whitharral Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Lead 19 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Nickel 8 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Tooth & bone damage at high levels

What This Means For You

Lead at 19 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Nickel at 8 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L). Tooth & bone damage at high levels. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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 $1,000 (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

Whitharral Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1100011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 79380 in Whitharral.

Average Home Safety Score: F (39/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

28 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 33 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 29, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Lead Health-based Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Lead Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nickel Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Lead Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Lead Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Nickel Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 5, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Lead Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Nickel Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 19 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 11 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 9 No
Nickel Inorganic 8 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →

Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))

Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Whitharral Water Supply Corporation (TX1100011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitharral Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Whitharral Water Supply Corporation has recorded 28 health-based violations 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 Whitharral Water Supply Corporation serve?

Whitharral Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Whitharral 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
82
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 200
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 Whitharral Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Whitharral Water Supply Corporation has a F safety grade based on 58 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Whitharral Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Whitharral Water Supply Corporation serve?
Whitharral Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Whitharral Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Whitharral Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Whitharral Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Whitharral Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $68,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Whitharral Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Whitharral 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

Contact your utility

Whitharral Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1100011) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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