Historical Compliance Records TX 24 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Orange County Wcid 1

EPA ID: TX1810005 ยท 15,258 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Orange County Wcid 1 (TX1810005): 24 past health-based violations, since resolved. Despite the 32 historical violations in its record, Orange County Wcid 1 ha cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 15,258 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
15,258
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
32
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00187 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orange County Wcid 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$71,755
Median Household Income
25,193
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orange County Wcid 1 serves a community with a median household income of $71,755 and an estimated 25,193 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Orange County Wcid 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Orange County Wcid 1 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 24 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 24 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

A 4 violations
City of Mabank
15,207 people
B 7 violations
City of Livingston
15,199 people
3 violations
City of La Marque
15,154 people
B 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 Property Value Decline $6,240

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,785
10 years
$21,570
20 years
$43,140

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $21,570 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

Orange County Wcid 1 (EPA ID: TX1810005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 15,258 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77662 in Vidor.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 32 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 24 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
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
December 24, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 24, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 24, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 24, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
September 5, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 24 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 8 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
0.00187 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 Orange County Wcid 1 (TX1810005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orange County Wcid 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Orange County Wcid 1; its 32 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Orange County Wcid 1 serve?

Orange County Wcid 1 serves approximately 15,258 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Orange County Wcid 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
1
Latest sample
9/13/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Orange County Wcid 1 safe to drink?
Orange County Wcid 1 earns a B safety grade with 32 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Orange County Wcid 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 2 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 Orange County Wcid 1 serve?
Orange County Wcid 1 serves approximately 15,258 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Orange County Wcid 1's water source?
Orange County Wcid 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Orange County Wcid 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00187 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Orange County Wcid 1's service area?
The Orange County Wcid 1 service area has a median household income of $71,755. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Orange County Wcid 1 get its water?
Orange County Wcid 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Orange County Wcid 1 (TX): 24 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1810005/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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