City of Idalou
EPA ID: TX1520001 ยท 2,250 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Idalou (TX1520001): 6 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: City of Idalou, 6 open violations, 2,250 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Idalou Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Idalou serves a community with a median household income of $74,150 and an estimated 3,549 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Idalou'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Idalou compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Chlorodibromomethane at 22 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane 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
City of Idalou (EPA ID: TX1520001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,250 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79329 in Idalou.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 6 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 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 4, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Archived |
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Chlorodibromomethane | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Vinyl Chloride (EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L)
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen) At-risk groups: long-term residents, people near industrial or Superfund sites.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), packed-tower aeration, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00113 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 $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.
- 79329 - Idalou
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Idalou (TX1520001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Idalou water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Idalou. 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 City of Idalou serve?
City of Idalou serves approximately 2,250 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Idalou get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Idalou (TX): 23 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1520001/
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What You Can Do
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