Historical Compliance Records TX 21 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1470011 ยท 2,150 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation (TX1470011): 21 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation, 29 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,150 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,150
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2027-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,125
Median Household Income
8,783
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
58%
Disadvantaged Population
64th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $61,125 and about 8,783 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 58% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
42th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
16th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1 violation
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4 violations
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City of George West
2,159 people
11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,280

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,140
10 years
$22,280
20 years
$44,560

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $22,280 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

Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1470011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,150 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 29 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 21 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
March 4, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Arsenic Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Arsenic Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Arsenic Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Arsenic Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Arsenic Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Arsenic Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Arsenic Health-based Archived
June 5, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Arsenic Health-based Archived
February 28, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Arsenic Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Arsenic Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Arsenic Health-based Archived
January 7, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Arsenic Health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 Arsenic Health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 Arsenic Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic MCL Violation 21 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2027-12-31

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

5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation (TX1470011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation; its 29 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation serve?

Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,150 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 29 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation serve? ▼
Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,150 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation's water source? ▼
Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $61,125 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 58% 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 Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation get its water? ▼
Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 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.). Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation: 21 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1470011/
BibTeX
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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

Prairie Hill Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1470011) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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