Lometa Regional Water
EPA ID: TX1410002 ยท 3,609 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lometa Regional Water (TX1410002): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Lometa Regional Water includes 2 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 3,609 residents across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lometa Regional Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lometa Regional Water serves a community with a median household income of $73,370 and an estimated 28,406 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lometa Regional Water'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
Detected Contaminants
How Lometa Regional Water compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Lometa Regional Water (EPA ID: TX1410002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,609 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2022 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 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
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 โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
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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 Lometa Regional Water (TX1410002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lometa Regional Water water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Lometa Regional Water serve?
Lometa Regional Water serves approximately 3,609 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Lometa Regional Water get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lometa Regional Water (TX): 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1410002/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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