Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Cumby

EPA ID: TX1120001 ยท 685 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Cumby (TX1120001): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for City of Cumby show 3 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 685 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

685
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
24
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
7
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,581
Median Household Income
3,133
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Cumby serves a community with a median household income of $82,581 and an estimated 3,133 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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 Cumby'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Cumby compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation
7 violations
11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $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:

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 $300 (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 Cumby (EPA ID: TX1120001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 685 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75433 in Cumby.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 23, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 20, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 6, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 7, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 3, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 15, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 8 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 7 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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 City of Cumby (TX1120001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Cumby water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Cumby. 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 City of Cumby serve?

City of Cumby serves approximately 685 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Cumby 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
58

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 Cumby's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 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 City of Cumby serve?
City of Cumby serves approximately 685 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Cumby's water source?
City of Cumby draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Cumby's service area?
The City of Cumby service area has a median household income of $82,581. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Cumby get its water?
City of Cumby'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 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 Cumby (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1120001/
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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

City of Cumby (EPA ID: TX1120001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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