Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Lacy Lakeview

EPA ID: TX1550033 ยท 7,275 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Lacy Lakeview (TX1550033): 13 EPA violations in the last five years. 13 total violations across five years at City of Lacy Lakeview - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 7,275 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,275
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Lacy Lakeview Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,881
Median Household Income
42,095
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lacy Lakeview serves a community with a median household income of $54,881 and an estimated 42,095 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Lacy Lakeview'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Lacy Lakeview compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 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. 3 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

City of Lacy Lakeview (EPA ID: TX1550033) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 7,275 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 13 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 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
March 15, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 18, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 31, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Lacy Lakeview (TX1550033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lacy Lakeview water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Lacy Lakeview; its 13 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Lacy Lakeview serve?

City of Lacy Lakeview serves approximately 7,275 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Lacy Lakeview get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
3
Latest sample
9/30/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.9 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Lacy Lakeview's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 City of Lacy Lakeview serve?
City of Lacy Lakeview serves approximately 7,275 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Lacy Lakeview's water source?
City of Lacy Lakeview draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Lacy Lakeview's service area?
The City of Lacy Lakeview service area has a median household income of $54,881. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Lacy Lakeview get its water?
City of Lacy Lakeview'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. 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.). City of Lacy Lakeview (TX): 13 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1550033/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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