Health Violations Found TX 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Crockett

EPA ID: TX1130001 · 7,755 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Crockett's current EPA file includes 8 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 7,755 residents across its service territory.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
7,755
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.000751 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
9
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 11 (2024) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$52,931
Median Household Income
11,805
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Crockett serves a community with a median household income of $52,931 and an estimated 11,805 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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?

Surface Water

City of Crockett'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Houston County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Crockett compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 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. 1 detection recorded.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 Property Value Decline $7,205

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,270
10 years
$22,540
20 years
$45,080

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $22,540 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 Crockett (EPA ID: TX1130001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 7,755 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75835 in Crockett.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

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

Violation History

5 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 8 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
August 24, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 5, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring 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 7 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
75835 0.000751 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

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 Crockett (TX1130001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Crockett water safe to drink?

City of Crockett has recorded 5 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 City of Crockett serve?

City of Crockett serves approximately 7,755 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Crockett get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Crockett safe to drink?
City of Crockett earns a B safety grade with 26 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Crockett's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper 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 Crockett serve?
City of Crockett serves approximately 7,755 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Crockett's water source?
City of Crockett draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Crockett's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000751 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Crockett's service area?
The City of Crockett service area has a median household income of $52,931. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Crockett get its water?
City of Crockett'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

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 →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

City of Crockett (EPA ID: TX1130001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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