Current Noncompliance TX 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Lago Vista

EPA ID: TX2270092 ยท 8,698 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Lago Vista (TX2270092): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, City of Lago Vista has 2 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 8,698 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
8,698
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00186 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$351K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Lago Vista Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$90,531
Median Household Income
34,988
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Lago Vista serves a community with a median household income of $90,531 and an estimated 34,988 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Lago Vista's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

24 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Lago Vista compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP 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. 3 detections recorded.

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

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Graham
8,718 people
6 violations
0 violations
City of Live Oak
8,724 people
0 violations
City of Brownfield
8,652 people
9 violations
7 violations

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 $500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,150 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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 Lago Vista (EPA ID: TX2270092) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 8,698 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 31, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 19, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 18, 2021 Lead and Copper 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 5 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP 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
0.00186 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Lago Vista (TX2270092) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Lago Vista water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Lago Vista serve?

City of Lago Vista serves approximately 8,698 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Lago Vista get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
2
Latest sample
3/19/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Lago Vista safe to drink?
City of Lago Vista earns a B safety grade with 16 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Lago Vista's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Fecal Coliform, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 City of Lago Vista serve?
City of Lago Vista serves approximately 8,698 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Lago Vista's water source?
City of Lago Vista draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Lago Vista's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00186 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Lago Vista's service area?
The City of Lago Vista service area has a median household income of $90,531. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Lago Vista get its water?
City of Lago Vista's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Lago Vista (TX): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2270092/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

City of Lago Vista (EPA ID: TX2270092) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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