Current Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Winters

EPA ID: TX2000003 ยท 2,281 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Winters (TX2000003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 1 violation at City of Winters remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 2,281 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,281
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
70
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$74K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,663
Median Household Income
2,924
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Winters serves a community with a median household income of $49,663 and an estimated 2,924 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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 Winters'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

76 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Winters compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 31 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 23 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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 Winters (EPA ID: TX2000003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,281 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 79567 in Winters.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 63 resolved, 6 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
November 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
May 31, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
March 21, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 21, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 21, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 31 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 23 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 12 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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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 Winters (TX2000003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Winters water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Winters serve?

City of Winters serves approximately 2,281 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Winters get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Winters's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, E. coli, Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Winters serve?
City of Winters serves approximately 2,281 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Winters's water source?
City of Winters draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Winters's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Winters's service area?
The City of Winters service area has a median household income of $49,663. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Winters get its water?
City of Winters'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 Winters (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2000003/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Winters (EPA ID: TX2000003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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