Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Caro Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1740007 ยท 2,412 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Caro Water Supply Corporation (TX1740007): 14 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Caro Water Supply Corporation carried 14 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 2,412 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,412
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
6
Contaminants Flagged
$147K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Caro Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,056
Median Household Income
46,063
Service Area Population
62%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Caro Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $55,056 and an estimated 46,063 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 62% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Caro Water Supply Corporation'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Caro Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Eagle Creek Ranch
2,409 people
3 violations
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2,418 people
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City of Lyford
2,406 people
27 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $375
Total Estimated Cost $1,575

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 $1,575 (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

Caro Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1740007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,412 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 13 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
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 23, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 5, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 21, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 25, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 24, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 10, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 2, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 23, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 4, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
July 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 13 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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 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 Caro Water Supply Corporation (TX1740007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caro Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Caro Water Supply Corporation. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Caro Water Supply Corporation serve?

Caro Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,412 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Caro Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Caro Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 Caro Water Supply Corporation serve?
Caro Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,412 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Caro Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Caro Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Caro Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Caro Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $55,056. EPA EJScreen data classifies 62% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Caro Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Caro Water Supply Corporation'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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2

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3

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