Current Noncompliance TX

The Coves Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2270324 ยท 648 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for The Coves Water Supply Corporation (TX2270324): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Per EPA records, The Coves Water Supply Corporation: 1 unresolved violation, 648 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

648
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$576K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for The Coves Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$126,422
Median Household Income
11,980
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
18%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Coves Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $126,422 and an estimated 11,980 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

The Coves 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.

Moderate 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 The Coves Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

The Coves Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2270324) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 648 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78669 in Spicewood.

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: 2 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
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 23, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 23, 2021 Total Coliform 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
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
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 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 The Coves Water Supply Corporation (TX2270324) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Coves 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 The Coves Water Supply Corporation serve?

The Coves Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 648 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does The Coves Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in The Coves Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, 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 3 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 The Coves Water Supply Corporation serve?
The Coves Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 648 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is The Coves Water Supply Corporation's water source?
The Coves Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Coves Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The The Coves Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $126,422. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does The Coves Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The Coves 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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3

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