Current Noncompliance TX

Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2270212 ยท 711 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation (TX2270212): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 711 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

711
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00254 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$699K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$222,552
Median Household Income
20,850
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
12%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $222,552 and an estimated 20,850 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

18 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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 $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2270212) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 711 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78739 in Austin.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 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
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00254 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 Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation (TX2270212) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation serve?

Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 711 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation serve?
Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 711 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00254 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $222,552. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Shady Hollow Estates Water Supply Corporation'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

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2

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3

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