Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Flag Creek Ranch

EPA ID: TX1500112 ยท 117 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Flag Creek Ranch (TX1500112): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Per EPA records, Flag Creek Ranch: 1 unresolved violation, 117 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

117
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00106 mg/L
Max Lead Level
9
Contaminants Flagged
$309K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Flag Creek Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,500
Median Household Income
6,837
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Flag Creek Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $63,500 and an estimated 6,837 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.

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Flag Creek Ranch's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Flag Creek Ranch compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 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.

Gross Alpha at 2 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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. 2 detections 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†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Town of Annetta
114 people
2 violations
Catalpa Villa
114 people
214 violations
4 violations
Blue Mound Estates
111 people
0 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Flag Creek Ranch (EPA ID: TX1500112) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 117 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78643 in Llano.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 4, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 29, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 20, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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†’

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. 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
0.00106 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 Flag Creek Ranch (TX1500112) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flag Creek Ranch water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Flag Creek Ranch. 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 Flag Creek Ranch serve?

Flag Creek Ranch serves approximately 117 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Flag Creek Ranch get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Flag Creek Ranch's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Gross Alpha. 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 Flag Creek Ranch serve?
Flag Creek Ranch serves approximately 117 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Flag Creek Ranch's water source?
Flag Creek Ranch draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Flag Creek Ranch's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00106 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Flag Creek Ranch's service area?
The Flag Creek Ranch service area has a median household income of $63,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Flag Creek Ranch get its water?
Flag Creek Ranch's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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 exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Flag Creek Ranch (TX): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1500112/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Flag Creek Ranch (EPA ID: TX1500112) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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