Water System Report TX

City of Sansom Park

EPA ID: TX2200071 · 5,359 people served · 56 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — City of Sansom Park, 5,359 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

5,359
People Served
56
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$239K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 56 (2021) to 2 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,590
Median Household Income
982,017
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Sansom Park serves a community with a median household income of $70,590 and an estimated 982,017 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Sansom Park'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
49th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
49th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tarrant County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 272 detections recorded. 111 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Brookshire Mwd
5,364 people
B 0 violations
0 violations
C 29 violations
B 3 violations
A 40 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $718
PFAS Treatment $414
Water Filtration $305
Total Estimated Cost $1,438

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,438 (one-time) vs. $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

City of Sansom Park (EPA ID: TX2200071) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,359 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 56 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 54 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

This system serves 56 ZIP codes:

76101 · 76102 · 76103 · 76104 · 76105 76106 · 76107 · 76108 · 76109 · 76110 76111 · 76112 · 76113 · 76114 · 76115 76116 · 76118 · 76119 · 76120 · 76121 76122 · 76123 · 76124 · 76126 · 76129 76130 · 76131 · 76132 · 76133 · 76134 76135 · 76136 · 76137 · 76140 · 76147 76148 · 76150 · 76155 · 76161 · 76162 76163 · 76164 · 76166 · 76177 · 76179 76181 · 76185 · 76190 · 76191 · 76192 76193 · 76195 · 76196 · 76197 · 76198 76199

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Sansom Park (TX2200071) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Sansom Park water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Sansom Park has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Sansom Park serve?

City of Sansom Park serves approximately 5,359 people across 56 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Sansom Park get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
406

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,790
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,359
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Sansom Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Sansom Park serve?
City of Sansom Park serves approximately 5,359 people with drinking water across 56 ZIP codes.
What is City of Sansom Park's water source?
City of Sansom Park draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Sansom Park's service area?
The City of Sansom Park service area has a median household income of $70,590. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Sansom Park get its water?
City of Sansom Park'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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