Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Linkwood Estates Subdivision

EPA ID: TX2200061 ยท 426 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Linkwood Estates Subdivision (TX2200061): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Linkwood Estates Subdivision shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 426.

Data: EPA SDWIS

426
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00412 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Linkwood Estates Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,605
Median Household Income
94,447
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Linkwood Estates Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $66,605 and an estimated 94,447 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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

Linkwood Estates Subdivision'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Linkwood Estates Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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. 15 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Linkwood Estates Subdivision (EPA ID: TX2200061) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 426 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 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
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 8, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 27, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Lead and Copper 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
0.00412 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 Linkwood Estates Subdivision (TX2200061) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linkwood Estates Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Linkwood Estates Subdivision. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Linkwood Estates Subdivision serve?

Linkwood Estates Subdivision serves approximately 426 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Linkwood Estates Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Linkwood Estates Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Linkwood Estates Subdivision serve?
Linkwood Estates Subdivision serves approximately 426 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Linkwood Estates Subdivision's water source?
Linkwood Estates Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Linkwood Estates Subdivision's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00412 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Linkwood Estates Subdivision's service area?
The Linkwood Estates Subdivision service area has a median household income of $66,605. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Linkwood Estates Subdivision get its water?
Linkwood Estates Subdivision'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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