Current Noncompliance TX 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Llano County Municipal Utility District 1

EPA ID: TX1500002 ยท 747 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 (TX1500002): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 carried 2 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 747 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

747
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00111 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$470K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,699
Median Household Income
7,061
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $93,699 and an estimated 7,061 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Llano County Municipal Utility District 1'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment 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. 1 detection recorded.

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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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5 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $23,505

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$16,920
10 years
$33,840
20 years
$67,680

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,300 (one-time) vs. $33,840 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

Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX1500002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 747 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78657 in Horseshoe Bay.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 9, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 7, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 15, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 29, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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 4 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

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†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00111 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 Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 (TX1500002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 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 Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 serve?

Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 747 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Llano County Municipal Utility District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Fecal Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 serve?
Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 747 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Llano County Municipal Utility District 1's water source?
Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Llano County Municipal Utility District 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00111 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Llano County Municipal Utility District 1's service area?
The Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 service area has a median household income of $93,699. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?
Llano County Municipal Utility District 1'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 exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Llano County Municipal Utility District 1: 14 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1500002/
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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

Llano County Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX1500002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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