Current Noncompliance TX 59 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1

EPA ID: TX1870105 ยท 2,725 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 (TX1870105): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 show 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 2,725 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,725
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
62
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,710
Median Household Income
41,843
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 serves a community with a median household income of $62,710 and an estimated 41,843 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

Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 compares to EPA limits

Barium 35 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L
Gross Beta 12 pCi/L (24% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Barium at 35 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 12 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 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. 9 detections recorded. 2 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 Newton
2,724 people
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City of Holliday
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2 violations
0 violations
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2,733 people
0 violations
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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $6,070

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
$10,700
10 years
$21,400
20 years
$42,800

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $21,400 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

Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 (EPA ID: TX1870105) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,725 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: 39 resolved, 22 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
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 35 Yes
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 12 Yes
Gross Beta Radionuclides 12 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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 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 Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 (TX1870105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 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 Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 serve?

Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 serves approximately 2,725 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium, Gross Alpha, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 serve?
Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 serves approximately 2,725 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1's water source?
Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1's service area?
The Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 service area has a median household income of $62,710. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1 get its water?
Tempe Water Supply Corporation 1'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

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2

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3

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