Tdcj Ferguson Unit
EPA ID: TX1570002 · 3,043 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tdcj Ferguson Unit (TX1570002): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Tdcj Ferguson Unit recorded 9 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 3,043 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tdcj Ferguson Unit Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tdcj Ferguson Unit serves a community with a median household income of $59,310 and an estimated 3,166 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Tdcj Ferguson Unit'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 Tdcj Ferguson Unit compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Tdcj Ferguson Unit (EPA ID: TX1570002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,043 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75852 in Midway.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 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 |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 11, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | 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 | 4 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
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.
- 75852 - Midway
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tdcj Ferguson Unit (TX1570002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tdcj Ferguson Unit water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Tdcj Ferguson Unit; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Tdcj Ferguson Unit serve?
Tdcj Ferguson Unit serves approximately 3,043 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Tdcj Ferguson Unit get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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