Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 21 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Town North Village Water System

EPA ID: TX1520094 ยท 360 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town North Village Water System (TX1520094): 15 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: Town North Village Water System, 15 open violations, 360 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

360
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
74
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00308 mg/L
Max Lead Level
13
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town North Village Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,320
Median Household Income
5,831
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town North Village Water System serves a community with a median household income of $93,320 and an estimated 5,831 residents across its service area.

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

Town North Village Water System'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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town North Village Water System compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Barium 18 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 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.

Lead and Copper Rule at 32 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Barium at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Contaminant 1045 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $10,060

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,530
10 years
$25,060
20 years
$50,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $25,060 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

Town North Village Water System (EPA ID: TX1520094) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 360 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 79363 in Shallowater.

Violation History

3 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 53 resolved, 6 archived, 0 addressed, and 15 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 23, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 23, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Contaminant 1045 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 1045 Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Archived
October 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 1045 Health-based Archived
July 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 4, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 32 No
Barium Inorganic 18 Yes
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 5 Yes
Nickel Inorganic 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 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
0.00308 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 Town North Village Water System (TX1520094) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town North Village Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Town North Village Water System. 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 Town North Village Water System serve?

Town North Village Water System serves approximately 360 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Town North Village Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town North Village Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule, Barium, Contaminant 1045. 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 Town North Village Water System serve?
Town North Village Water System serves approximately 360 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town North Village Water System's water source?
Town North Village Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town North Village Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00308 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town North Village Water System's service area?
The Town North Village Water System service area has a median household income of $93,320. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town North Village Water System get its water?
Town North Village Water System'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

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