Historical Compliance Records TX

Onalaska Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1870009 ยท 5,289 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Onalaska Water Supply Corporation (TX1870009): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Onalaska Water Supply Corporation, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 5,289 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
5,289
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$49,004
Median Household Income
6,130
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Onalaska Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $49,004 and an estimated 6,130 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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

Onalaska 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Onalaska Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Onalaska Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1870009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,289 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77360 in Onalaska.

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 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment 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
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 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 Onalaska Water Supply Corporation (TX1870009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Onalaska Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Onalaska Water Supply Corporation; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Onalaska Water Supply Corporation serve?

Onalaska Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 5,289 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Onalaska 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
232

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†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Onalaska Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Onalaska Water Supply Corporation earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Onalaska Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Onalaska Water Supply Corporation serve?
Onalaska Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 5,289 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Onalaska Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Onalaska Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Onalaska Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Onalaska Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $49,004. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Onalaska Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Onalaska 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Onalaska Water Supply Corporation (TX): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1870009/
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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

Onalaska Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1870009) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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