Water System Report TX

Talty Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX1290025 ยท 15,987 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Talty Special Utility District (TX1290025): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Talty Special Utility District for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 15,987 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

15,987
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$280K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$87,432
Median Household Income
103,261
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
44%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Talty Special Utility District have a median household income of $87,432 and about 103,261 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 44% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Talty 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 12 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

11 violations
22 violations
City of Gatesville
16,135 people
6 violations
A 0 violations
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $550
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Talty Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1290025) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 15,987 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 mg/L No 2026-06-30

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Talty Special Utility District (TX1290025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talty Special Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Talty Special Utility District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Talty Special Utility District serve?

Talty Special Utility District serves approximately 15,987 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Talty Special Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
232
Detections
19
Latest sample
11/12/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 37.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFBA 37.5 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 9.2 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 7.2 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFBS 4.9 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFOS 4.8 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Talty Special Utility District; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Talty Special Utility District serve? ▼
Talty Special Utility District serves approximately 15,987 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Talty Special Utility District's water source? ▼
Talty Special Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Talty Special Utility District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0008 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Talty Special Utility District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Talty Special Utility District have a median household income of $87,432 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 44% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Talty Special Utility District get its water? ▼
Talty 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Talty Special Utility District, TX: Serves 16K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1290025/
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