Health Violations Found TX 10 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Town of Woodsboro

EPA ID: TX1960003 · 1,233 people served · 1 ZIP code

Town of Woodsboro shows 11 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 1,233 people.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
1,233
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00137 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Woodsboro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$60,642
Median Household Income
1,932
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Woodsboro serves a community with a median household income of $60,642 and an estimated 1,932 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Town of Woodsboro'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Refugio 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Woodsboro compares to EPA limits

Barium 10 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Barium at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

0 violations
City of Newark
1,232 people
B 63 violations
B 11 violations
A 8 violations
City of Iraan
1,229 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,695

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,350
10 years
$14,700
20 years
$29,400

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $14,700 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

Town of Woodsboro (EPA ID: TX1960003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,233 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78393 in Woodsboro.

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

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

Violation History

10 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 11 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
February 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 10 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
78393 0.00137 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Woodsboro (TX1960003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Woodsboro water safe to drink?

Town of Woodsboro has recorded 10 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 Town of Woodsboro serve?

Town of Woodsboro serves approximately 1,233 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Town of Woodsboro get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
21
Galvanized — Replacement Required
26
Unknown Material
886
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,233
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 Town of Woodsboro safe to drink?
Town of Woodsboro has a C safety grade based on 12 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Town of Woodsboro's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium, 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 3 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 Town of Woodsboro serve?
Town of Woodsboro serves approximately 1,233 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Town of Woodsboro's water source?
Town of Woodsboro draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Woodsboro's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00137 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Woodsboro's service area?
The Town of Woodsboro service area has a median household income of $60,642. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Woodsboro get its water?
Town of Woodsboro'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

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2

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3

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Town of Woodsboro (EPA ID: TX1960003) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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