Walnut Creek Special Utility District
EPA ID: TX1840008 ยท 30,364 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Walnut Creek Special Utility District (TX1840008): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for Walnut Creek Special Utility District show 3 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 30,364 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Walnut Creek Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Walnut Creek Special Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $91,000 and an estimated 97,610 residents across its service area.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Walnut Creek Special 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Walnut Creek Special Utility District 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.
Stage 1 DBP 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. 15 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Walnut Creek Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1840008) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 30,364 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 7 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 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)
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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.
- 76020 - Azle
- 76023 - Boyd
- 76073 - Paradise
- 76082 - Springtown
- 76085 - Weatherford
- 76426 - Bridgeport
- 76487 - Poolville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Walnut Creek Special Utility District (TX1840008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walnut Creek Special Utility District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Walnut Creek Special Utility District serve?
Walnut Creek Special Utility District serves approximately 30,364 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Walnut Creek Special Utility District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Walnut Creek Special Utility District: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1840008/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Walnut Creek Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1840008) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.