Historical Compliance Records TX

Becker-jiba Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX1290011 ยท 3,741 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Becker-jiba Special Utility District (TX1290011): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Federal water data for Becker-jiba Special Utility District logs 3 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 3,741 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,741
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00231 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$209K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Becker-jiba Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,996
Median Household Income
46,380
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Becker-jiba Special Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $68,996 and an estimated 46,380 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Becker-jiba 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Becker-jiba Special Utility District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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. 9 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,833
PFAS Treatment $533
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,667

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 $2,667 (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

Becker-jiba Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1290011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,741 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
December 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper 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
0.00231 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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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 Becker-jiba Special Utility District (TX1290011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Becker-jiba Special Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Becker-jiba Special Utility District; 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 Becker-jiba Special Utility District serve?

Becker-jiba Special Utility District serves approximately 3,741 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Becker-jiba 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
87
Detections
2
Latest sample
4/21/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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 Becker-jiba Special Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Becker-jiba Special Utility District serve?
Becker-jiba Special Utility District serves approximately 3,741 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Becker-jiba Special Utility District's water source?
Becker-jiba Special Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Becker-jiba Special Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00231 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Becker-jiba Special Utility District's service area?
The Becker-jiba Special Utility District service area has a median household income of $68,996. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Becker-jiba Special Utility District get its water?
Becker-jiba 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Becker-jiba Special Utility District (TX): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1290011/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Becker-jiba Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1290011) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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