Current Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Orangefield Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1810186 ยท 8,231 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (TX1810186): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Orangefield Water Supply Corporation has 1 violation that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 8,231 people throughout its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,231
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00106 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$164K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,755
Median Household Income
64,487
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orangefield Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $71,755 and an estimated 64,487 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Orangefield 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Orangefield Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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†’

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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 $300
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $2,967

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,967 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1810186) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 8,231 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 25, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 22, 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00106 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 Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (TX1810186) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orangefield Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Orangefield Water Supply Corporation serve?

Orangefield Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 8,231 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Orangefield Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Orangefield Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Orangefield Water Supply Corporation serve?
Orangefield Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 8,231 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Orangefield Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Orangefield Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Orangefield Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00106 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Orangefield Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Orangefield Water Supply Corporation 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 Orangefield Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Orangefield 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Orangefield Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1810186) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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