Health Violations Found TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Combined Consumers Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX1160052 · 9,087 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA compliance records for Combined Consumers Special Utility District show 18 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 9,087 people.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
9,087
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0106 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
10
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Combined Consumers Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$67,089
Median Household Income
32,557
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Combined Consumers Special Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $67,089 and an estimated 32,557 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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

Combined Consumers Special Utility District'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Van Zandt 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Combined Consumers Special Utility District 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

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.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 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. 12 detections recorded. 2 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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Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

A 5 violations
B 4 violations
C 0 violations
City of Gonzales
9,172 people
0 violations
City of Pearsall
8,985 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 $2,550 (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

Combined Consumers Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1160052) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 9,087 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 18 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 28, 2025 Lead and Copper 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
75474 0.0106 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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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 Combined Consumers Special Utility District (TX1160052) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Combined Consumers Special Utility District water safe to drink?

Combined Consumers Special Utility District has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Combined Consumers Special Utility District serve?

Combined Consumers Special Utility District serves approximately 9,087 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Combined Consumers Special Utility District 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
116
Detections
2
Latest sample
5/15/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 8 ppt

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 →

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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
1
Unknown Material
3,489
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 9,087
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 Combined Consumers Special Utility District safe to drink?
Combined Consumers Special Utility District earns a B safety grade with 23 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Combined Consumers Special Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Combined Consumers Special Utility District serve?
Combined Consumers Special Utility District serves approximately 9,087 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Combined Consumers Special Utility District's water source?
Combined Consumers Special Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Combined Consumers Special Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0106 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Combined Consumers Special Utility District's service area?
The Combined Consumers Special Utility District service area has a median household income of $67,089. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Combined Consumers Special Utility District get its water?
Combined Consumers Special Utility District'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

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2

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3

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