Lake Buchanan
EPA ID: TX1500037 · 2,484 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake Buchanan (TX1500037): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Lake Buchanan accumulated 4 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 2,484 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Buchanan Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lake Buchanan serves a community with a median household income of $57,034 and an estimated 10,571 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lake Buchanan'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 Lake Buchanan compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Contaminant 0800 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) 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
Lake Buchanan (EPA ID: TX1500037) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,484 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Contaminant 0800 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Lake Buchanan (TX1500037) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Buchanan water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lake Buchanan; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Lake Buchanan serve?
Lake Buchanan serves approximately 2,484 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Lake Buchanan get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Buchanan (TX): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1500037/
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