Historical Compliance Records TX 40 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Abraxas Utilities

EPA ID: TX1840034 ยท 792 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Abraxas Utilities (TX1840034): 40 past health-based violations, since resolved. A total of 67 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Abraxas Utilities's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 792 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

792
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
67
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00143 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$239K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Abraxas Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,471
Median Household Income
44,762
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Abraxas Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $78,471 and an estimated 44,762 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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

Abraxas Utilities'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Abraxas Utilities compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 3 pCi/L (60% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 35 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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. 7 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Milford
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $11,940

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
$13,635
10 years
$27,270
20 years
$54,540

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $27,270 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

Abraxas Utilities (EPA ID: TX1840034) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 792 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76108 in Fort Worth.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 67 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 47 resolved, 20 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
October 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 12, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 12, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 35 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 15 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 10 Yes
Combined Radium Radionuclides 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. 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
0.00143 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 Abraxas Utilities (TX1840034) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraxas Utilities water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Abraxas Utilities; its 67 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Abraxas Utilities serve?

Abraxas Utilities serves approximately 792 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Abraxas Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Abraxas Utilities's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 Abraxas Utilities serve?
Abraxas Utilities serves approximately 792 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Abraxas Utilities's water source?
Abraxas Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Abraxas Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00143 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Abraxas Utilities's service area?
The Abraxas Utilities service area has a median household income of $78,471. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Abraxas Utilities get its water?
Abraxas Utilities'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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