Historical Compliance Records TX 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

El Oso Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1280007 ยท 6,288 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for El Oso Water Supply Corporation (TX1280007): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. The five-year EPA compliance file for El Oso Water Supply Corporation contains 3 violations, each documented and subsequently closed - the utility now operates in full compliance and continues to supply approximately 6,288 residents with water meeting current federal standards, including both health-based and monitoring requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 94
Avg Safety Score
6,288
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$128K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$55,205
Median Household Income
48,421
Service Area Population
79%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
62th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The El Oso Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $55,205 and an estimated 48,421 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 79% 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

El Oso 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
56th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
12th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How El Oso Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 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. 7 detections 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 โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

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 $1,067
Water Filtration $233
PFAS Treatment $222
Total Estimated Cost $1,522

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,522 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

El Oso Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1280007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,288 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (94/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 10 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

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 โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0014 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

Need help with your water quality?

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 El Oso Water Supply Corporation (TX1280007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Oso Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for El Oso Water Supply Corporation; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does El Oso Water Supply Corporation serve?

El Oso Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 6,288 people across 10 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does El Oso Water Supply Corporation 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
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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from El Oso Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
El Oso Water Supply Corporation earns a A safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in El Oso Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 2 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 El Oso Water Supply Corporation serve?
El Oso Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 6,288 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is El Oso Water Supply Corporation's water source?
El Oso Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in El Oso Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of El Oso Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The El Oso Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $55,205. EPA EJScreen data classifies 79% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does El Oso Water Supply Corporation get its water?
El Oso 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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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

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