Water System Report TX

Carson Ranch

EPA ID: TX2200343 ยท 954 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Carson Ranch (TX2200343): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Carson Ranch shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 954 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

954
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$284K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Carson Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,371
Median Household Income
76,922
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Carson Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $96,371 and an estimated 76,922 residents across its service area.

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

Carson Ranch'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 30% 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. 14 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Carson Ranch (EPA ID: TX2200343) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 954 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 Carson Ranch (TX2200343) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carson Ranch water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Carson Ranch in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Carson Ranch serve?

Carson Ranch serves approximately 954 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Carson Ranch get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Carson Ranch meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Carson Ranch serve?
Carson Ranch serves approximately 954 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Carson Ranch's water source?
Carson Ranch draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Carson Ranch's service area?
The Carson Ranch service area has a median household income of $96,371. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Carson Ranch get its water?
Carson Ranch'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Carson Ranch Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2200343/
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