City of Arp
EPA ID: TX2120001 ยท 1,249 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Arp (TX2120001): 23 past health-based violations, since resolved. On record: City of Arp, 28 violations, all resolved, 1,249 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Arp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Arp serves a community with a median household income of $76,154 and an estimated 34,921 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Arp'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Arp compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Uranium at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.03 mg/L. Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Uranium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Arp (EPA ID: TX2120001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,249 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| December 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| August 25, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| June 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 21 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Uranium (EPA limit: 0.03 mg/L)
Kidney toxicity, increased cancer risk At-risk groups: people with kidney disease, pregnant women, rural residents on private wells in the western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange), lime softening. Find the right filter โ
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
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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 Arp (TX2120001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Arp water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Arp; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Arp serve?
City of Arp serves approximately 1,249 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Arp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Arp (TX): 23 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2120001/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
City of Arp (EPA ID: TX2120001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.