Cal Farleys Boys Ranch
EPA ID: TX1800002 · 500 people served · 1 ZIP code
Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Cal Farleys Boys Ranch accumulated 3 violations — every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 500 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cal Farleys Boys Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Cal Farleys Boys Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $170,464 and an estimated 569 residents across its service area. Approximately 93% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cal Farleys Boys Ranch'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.
About 0% of homes in Oldham 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
Detected Contaminants
How Cal Farleys Boys Ranch compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Cal Farleys Boys Ranch (EPA ID: TX1800002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79010 in Boys Ranch.
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
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 | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79010 | 0.00163 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 79010 — Boys Ranch
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cal Farleys Boys Ranch (TX1800002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cal Farleys Boys Ranch water safe to drink?
Cal Farleys Boys Ranch has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Cal Farleys Boys Ranch serve?
Cal Farleys Boys Ranch serves approximately 500 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Cal Farleys Boys Ranch 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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