Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Rockwell Acres Water System

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rockwell Acres Water System (TX1910004): 59 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Rockwell Acres Water System's EPA file includes 59 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 250 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

250
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
224
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
44
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$87,011
Median Household Income
27,412
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Rockwell Acres Water System have a median household income of $87,011 and about 27,412 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rockwell Acres Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 32% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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 $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $1,100 (one-time) vs. $15,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 25, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 23, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 2, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 5, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 6, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 4, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
September 20, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 8, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 3, 2025 Public Notice 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
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 50 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 14 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 14 No
Gross Beta Radionuclides 14 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 12 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 8 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 224 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 the ZIP codes associated with Rockwell Acres Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Rockwell Acres Water System have a median household income of $87,011 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rockwell Acres Water System (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1910004/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Rockwell Acres Water System (EPA ID: TX1910004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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