Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 11 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Emory

EPA ID: TX1900001 ยท 3,762 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Emory (TX1900001): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, City of Emory shows 3 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 3,762 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,762
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$270K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,893
Median Household Income
7,480
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Emory serves a community with a median household income of $64,893 and an estimated 7,480 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Emory'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How City of Emory compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper 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. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $13,520

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
$14,425
10 years
$28,850
20 years
$57,700

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $28,850 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 Emory (EPA ID: TX1900001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,762 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75440 in Emory.

Violation History

3 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 8 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 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 15, 2021 Lead and Copper 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 8 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. 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 City of Emory (TX1900001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Emory water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Emory. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Emory serve?

City of Emory serves approximately 3,762 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Emory 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.

Samples collected
116
Detections
8
Latest sample
10/22/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 8.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 8.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 4.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 3.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Emory's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper 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 City of Emory serve?
City of Emory serves approximately 3,762 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Emory's water source?
City of Emory draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Emory's service area?
The City of Emory service area has a median household income of $64,893. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Emory get its water?
City of Emory'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Emory (TX): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1900001/
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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

City of Emory (EPA ID: TX1900001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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