Current Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Magnolia

EPA ID: TX1700020 ยท 7,107 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Magnolia (TX1700020): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, City of Magnolia carried 4 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 7,107 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,107
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000613 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$330K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,270
Median Household Income
31,727
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
19%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Magnolia serves a community with a median household income of $101,270 and an estimated 31,727 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Magnolia'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

19 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Magnolia compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Kaufman
7,125 people
C 3 violations
0 violations
City of Crystal City
7,128 people
1 violation
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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 Magnolia (EPA ID: TX1700020) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 7,107 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77355 in Magnolia.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 21, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
March 5, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 5, 2026 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 29, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 23, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 31, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 22, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 25, 2022 Lead and Copper 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 7 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 6 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.000613 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 City of Magnolia (TX1700020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Magnolia water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Magnolia serve?

City of Magnolia serves approximately 7,107 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Magnolia get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Magnolia's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. 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 City of Magnolia serve?
City of Magnolia serves approximately 7,107 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Magnolia's water source?
City of Magnolia draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Magnolia's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000613 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Magnolia's service area?
The City of Magnolia service area has a median household income of $101,270. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Magnolia get its water?
City of Magnolia'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Magnolia (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700020/
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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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