Health Violations Found TX 20 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Presidio

EPA ID: TX1890002 · 5,514 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Compliance tracking for City of Presidio shows 154 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 5,514 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 57
Avg Safety Score
5,514
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
199
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00125 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
10
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Presidio Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$29,414
Median Household Income
6,043
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Presidio serves a community with a median household income of $29,414 and an estimated 6,043 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Presidio'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Presidio County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Presidio compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 74 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 57 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 16 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Sinton
5,505 people
B 12 violations
City of Elsa
5,500 people
A 2 violations
City of Denver City
5,500 people
B 23 violations
0 violations
City of Bowie
5,534 people
C 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Water Filtration $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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 $7,775

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,390
10 years
$22,780
20 years
$45,560

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,300 (one-time) vs. $22,780 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

City of Presidio (EPA ID: TX1890002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,514 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

20 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 154 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 7, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 18, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
June 29, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 74 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 57 No
Barium Inorganic 27 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 16 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 14 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1050 Other Violation 1 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
79843 0.00125 mg/L No N/A
79845 0.00075 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 City of Presidio (TX1890002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Presidio water safe to drink?

City of Presidio has recorded 20 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does City of Presidio serve?

City of Presidio serves approximately 5,514 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Presidio 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
58

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,952
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 5,514
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Presidio safe to drink?
City of Presidio has a C safety grade based on 199 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Presidio's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 City of Presidio serve?
City of Presidio serves approximately 5,514 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Presidio's water source?
City of Presidio draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Presidio's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00125 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Presidio's service area?
The City of Presidio service area has a median household income of $29,414. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Presidio get its water?
City of Presidio'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Presidio (EPA ID: TX1890002) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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