Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 20 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Plott Acres

EPA ID: TX1520062 ยท 204 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Plott Acres (TX1520062): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Plott Acres's current EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 204 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

204
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
48
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
8
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Plott Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,200
Median Household Income
36,461
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Plott Acres serves a community with a median household income of $65,200 and an estimated 36,461 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Plott Acres'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Plott Acres compares to EPA limits

Nickel 19 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L)
Tooth & bone damage at high levels

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Nickel at 19 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L). Tooth & bone damage at high levels. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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.

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†’

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

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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,845

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
$12,590
10 years
$25,180
20 years
$50,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $25,180 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

Plott Acres (EPA ID: TX1520062) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 204 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 79416 in Lubbock.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 28 resolved, 18 archived, 1 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 Nickel Health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Nickel Health-based Archived
October 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Nickel Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Nickel Health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Nickel Health-based Archived
March 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Nickel Health-based Archived
December 24, 2024 Lead and Copper 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 Nickel Health-based Archived
September 3, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Nickel Health-based Archived
June 5, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Nickel Health-based Archived
February 28, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nickel Inorganic 19 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 16 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))

Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation. 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 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 Plott Acres (TX1520062) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plott Acres water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Plott Acres. 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 Plott Acres serve?

Plott Acres serves approximately 204 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Plott Acres get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Plott Acres's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Nickel, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 Plott Acres serve?
Plott Acres serves approximately 204 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Plott Acres's water source?
Plott Acres draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Plott Acres's service area?
The Plott Acres service area has a median household income of $65,200. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Plott Acres get its water?
Plott Acres'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

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Plott Acres (EPA ID: TX1520062) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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