Monitoring Violations TX

Nolan County Fwsd 1

EPA ID: TX1770003 · 258 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the current EPA monitoring period, Nolan County Fwsd 1 ha 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 258 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
258
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00312 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nolan County Fwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$60,620
Median Household Income
624
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nolan County Fwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $60,620 and an estimated 624 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Nolan County Fwsd 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Nolan County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Nolan County Fwsd 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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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

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

Nolan County Fwsd 1 (EPA ID: TX1770003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 258 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

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 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
79506 0.00312 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nolan County Fwsd 1 (TX1770003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nolan County Fwsd 1 water safe to drink?

Nolan County Fwsd 1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Nolan County Fwsd 1 serve?

Nolan County Fwsd 1 serves approximately 258 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Nolan County Fwsd 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
188
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 258
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Nolan County Fwsd 1 safe to drink?
Nolan County Fwsd 1 earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Nolan County Fwsd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule. 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 Nolan County Fwsd 1 serve?
Nolan County Fwsd 1 serves approximately 258 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Nolan County Fwsd 1's water source?
Nolan County Fwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Nolan County Fwsd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00312 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Nolan County Fwsd 1's service area?
The Nolan County Fwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $60,620. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nolan County Fwsd 1 get its water?
Nolan County Fwsd 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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