Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Rockwell Acres Water System

EPA ID: TX1910004 ยท 250 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rockwell Acres Water System (TX1910004): 59 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Rockwell Acres Water System has 59 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 250 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
224
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
44
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rockwell Acres Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,011
Median Household Income
27,412
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rockwell Acres Water System serves a community with a median household income of $87,011 and an estimated 27,412 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rockwell Acres Water System'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

21 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 32% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rockwell Acres Water System compares to EPA limits

PFOA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Bromate 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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†’

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Rockwell Acres Water System (EPA ID: TX1910004) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 79118 in Amarillo.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 154 archived, 0 addressed, and 59 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 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 23, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 5, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 6, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 20, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 50 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 14 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 14 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 14 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 12 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 8 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Lead Inorganic 4 No
PFOA PFAS 4 No
PFNA PFAS 4 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 4 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 Rockwell Acres Water System (TX1910004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rockwell Acres Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Rockwell Acres Water System. 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 Rockwell Acres Water System serve?

Rockwell Acres Water System serves approximately 250 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Rockwell Acres Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rockwell Acres Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Mercury. 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 Rockwell Acres Water System serve?
Rockwell Acres Water System serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rockwell Acres Water System's water source?
Rockwell Acres Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rockwell Acres Water System's service area?
The Rockwell Acres Water System service area has a median household income of $87,011. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rockwell Acres Water System get its water?
Rockwell Acres Water System'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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