Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Natalia

EPA ID: TX1630009 ยท 1,336 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Natalia (TX1630009): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. On record: City of Natalia, 4 violations, all resolved, 1,336 in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,336
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$160K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,932
Median Household Income
17,441
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Natalia serves a community with a median household income of $64,932 and an estimated 17,441 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Natalia'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Natalia compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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1,338 people
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1,344 people
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1,326 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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 Natalia (EPA ID: TX1630009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,336 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform 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

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Natalia (TX1630009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Natalia water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Natalia; its 4 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 Natalia serve?

City of Natalia serves approximately 1,336 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Natalia get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Natalia's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Natalia serve?
City of Natalia serves approximately 1,336 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Natalia's water source?
City of Natalia draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Natalia's service area?
The City of Natalia service area has a median household income of $64,932. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Natalia get its water?
City of Natalia'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Natalia (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1630009/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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