City of Stanton
EPA ID: TX1590001 · 2,657 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Stanton (TX1590001): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. On record: City of Stanton, 6 violations, all resolved, 2,657 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Stanton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Stanton serves a community with a median household income of $80,839 and an estimated 34,820 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Stanton'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Stanton compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Barium at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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 Stanton (EPA ID: TX1590001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,657 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 9, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 4 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00406 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 3 (Low Risk)
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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 Stanton (TX1590001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Stanton water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Stanton; its 6 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 Stanton serve?
City of Stanton serves approximately 2,657 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Stanton get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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