Historical Compliance Records TX 15 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Paxton Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2100012 ยท 908 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Paxton Water Supply Corporation (TX2100012): 15 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 35 violations did appear in Paxton Water Supply Corporation's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 908 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

908
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
35
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
8
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Paxton Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$47,473
Median Household Income
7,792
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
72%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Paxton Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $47,473 and about 7,792 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 72% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Paxton Water Supply Corporation'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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6 violations
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City of Scotland
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0 violations
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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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,705

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,855
10 years
$19,710
20 years
$39,420

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $19,710 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

Paxton Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2100012) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 908 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 35 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 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 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 3, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Resolved
September 14, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 24, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Resolved
December 30, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 8, 2023 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
November 16, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
August 18, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 13 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 9 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Paxton Water Supply Corporation (TX2100012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paxton Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Paxton Water Supply Corporation; its 35 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Paxton Water Supply Corporation serve?

Paxton Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 908 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Paxton Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 35 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 Paxton Water Supply Corporation serve? ▼
Paxton Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 908 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Paxton Water Supply Corporation's water source? ▼
Paxton Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Paxton Water Supply Corporation's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Paxton Water Supply Corporation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Paxton Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $47,473 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 72% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Paxton Water Supply Corporation get its water? ▼
Paxton Water Supply Corporation'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Paxton Water Supply Corporation (TX): 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2100012/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Paxton Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2100012) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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