City of Junction
EPA ID: TX1340001 ยท 2,700 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Junction (TX1340001): 6 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Junction, 6 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 2,700 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Junction Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Junction have a median household income of $59,311 and about 3,488 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Junction'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Junction (EPA ID: TX1340001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,700 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 76849 in Junction.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 16 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 16, 2026 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| December 21, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 22, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 28, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 8 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation | 3 | Yes |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0005 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 76849 - Junction
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Junction (TX1340001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Junction water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Junction. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Junction serve?
City of Junction serves approximately 2,700 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Junction get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Junction (TX): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1340001/
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What You Can Do
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