Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1

EPA ID: TX1700178 ยท 4,767 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 (TX1700178): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Over the tracked period, Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 logged 16 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 4,767 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,767
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$302K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$103,697
Median Household Income
33,096
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 serves a community with a median household income of $103,697 and an estimated 33,096 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1'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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,250 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 (EPA ID: TX1700178) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,767 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 16 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 2 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
August 11, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 16, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 15, 2021 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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 Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 (TX1700178) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 serve?

Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 serves approximately 4,767 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 serve?
Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 serves approximately 4,767 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1's water source?
Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1's service area?
The Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 service area has a median household income of $103,697. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1 get its water?
Dobbin Plantersville Water Supply Corporation 1'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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3

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