Historical Compliance Records TX

Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4

EPA ID: TX2010062 ยท 819 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 (TX2010062): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 recorded 5 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 819 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

819
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,031
Median Household Income
14,806
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 serves a community with a median household income of $67,031 and an estimated 14,806 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report 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.

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Trenton
820 people
42 violations
Erlund Subdivision
821 people
0 violations
Riverwood Forest
816 people
0 violations
Lakewood Water
816 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 (EPA ID: TX2010062) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 819 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 7, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 3, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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 Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 (TX2010062) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 serve?

Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 serves approximately 819 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report 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 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 Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 serve?
Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 serves approximately 819 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4's water source?
Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4's service area?
The Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 service area has a median household income of $67,031. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4 get its water?
Jacobs Water Supply Corporation Plant 3 & 4'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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