Water System Report TX

Palo Duro Club Water System

EPA ID: TX1910011 · 200 people served · 28 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Palo Duro Club Water System — the supplier serving 200 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

200
People Served
28
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Palo Duro Club Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,640
Median Household Income
236,165
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
52th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Palo Duro Club Water System serves a community with a median household income of $64,640 and an estimated 236,165 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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

Palo Duro Club 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Potter 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $879
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $161
Total Estimated Cost $1,739

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,739 (one-time) vs. $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

Palo Duro Club Water System (EPA ID: TX1910011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 28 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 27 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Palo Duro Club Water System (TX1910011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palo Duro Club Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Palo Duro Club Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Palo Duro Club Water System serve?

Palo Duro Club Water System serves approximately 200 people across 28 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Palo Duro Club Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Palo Duro Club Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Palo Duro Club Water System serve?
Palo Duro Club Water System serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 28 ZIP codes.
What is Palo Duro Club Water System's water source?
Palo Duro Club Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Palo Duro Club Water System's service area?
The Palo Duro Club Water System service area has a median household income of $64,640. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Palo Duro Club Water System get its water?
Palo Duro Club 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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