Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 9 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District

EPA ID: TX1820050 ยท 735 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District (TX1820050): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District has 2 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 735 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

735
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,977
Median Household Income
1,037
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $48,977 and an estimated 1,037 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 10 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 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

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

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

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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 $5,725

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,365
10 years
$20,730
20 years
$41,460

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,100 (one-time) vs. $20,730 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

Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX1820050) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 735 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76475 in Strawn.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
March 6, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
December 30, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 2, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
December 3, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 10 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 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
0.0018 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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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 Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District (TX1820050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District. 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 Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District serve?

Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District serves approximately 735 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, 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 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 Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District serve?
Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District serves approximately 735 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District's water source?
Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District's service area?
The Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District service area has a median household income of $48,977. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District get its water?
Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. 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.). Sportsmans World Municipal Utility District Water Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1820050/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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