Historical Compliance Records TX

Lone Star Public Water System

EPA ID: TX1700655 ยท 2,397 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lone Star Public Water System (TX1700655): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. On record: Lone Star Public Water System, 1 violation, all resolved, 2,397 in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,397
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$247K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lone Star Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,886
Median Household Income
19,787
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lone Star Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $81,886 and an estimated 19,787 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lone Star Public Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lone Star Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,500
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 $2,500 (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

Lone Star Public Water System (EPA ID: TX1700655) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,397 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77302 in Conroe.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
June 18, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform 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.

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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 Lone Star Public Water System (TX1700655) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lone Star Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lone Star Public Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lone Star Public Water System serve?

Lone Star Public Water System serves approximately 2,397 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Lone Star Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lone Star Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Lone Star Public Water System serve?
Lone Star Public Water System serves approximately 2,397 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lone Star Public Water System's water source?
Lone Star Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lone Star Public Water System's service area?
The Lone Star Public Water System service area has a median household income of $81,886. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lone Star Public Water System get its water?
Lone Star Public Water System'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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