Health Violations Found TX 20 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Jasper

EPA ID: TX1210001 · 9,884 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: City of Jasper, 13 open violations, 9,884 people served.

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

C · 60
Avg Safety Score
9,884
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
33
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00083 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 14 (2024) to 16 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$59,041
Median Household Income
17,476
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Jasper serves a community with a median household income of $59,041 and an estimated 17,476 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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

City of Jasper'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jasper 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Jasper compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 15 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 15 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 4 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 2 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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Willis
9,867 people
B 6 violations
City of Cuero
9,807 people
B 1 violation
City of Josephine
9,800 people
A 1 violation
City of Silsbee
10,026 people
C 32 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,530
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $3,180

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 $8,293

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,645
10 years
$23,290
20 years
$46,580

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,180 (one-time) vs. $23,290 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 Jasper (EPA ID: TX1210001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 9,884 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

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

Violation History

20 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 13 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
September 18, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
September 26, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 15 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 1011 Other Violation 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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
75951 0.00083 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 City of Jasper (TX1210001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Jasper water safe to drink?

City of Jasper has recorded 20 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 Jasper serve?

City of Jasper serves approximately 9,884 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Jasper 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
232

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
4,848
Unknown Material
343
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 9,884
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 City of Jasper safe to drink?
City of Jasper has a C safety grade based on 33 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Jasper's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper 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 City of Jasper serve?
City of Jasper serves approximately 9,884 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Jasper's water source?
City of Jasper draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Jasper's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00083 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Jasper's service area?
The City of Jasper service area has a median household income of $59,041. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Jasper get its water?
City of Jasper'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

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 Jasper (EPA ID: TX1210001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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