Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b

EPA ID: TX2270417 ยท 4,669 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b (TX2270417): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b carries 5 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 4,669 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,669
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00109 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$601K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$146,551
Median Household Income
33,211
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b serves a community with a median household income of $146,551 and an estimated 33,211 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b'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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 33% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment 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. 1 detection 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 Caddo Mills
4,688 people
3 violations
City of Palacios
4,700 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $167
Radon Mitigation $133
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b (EPA ID: TX2270417) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,669 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 16, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.00109 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 Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b (TX2270417) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b serve?

Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b serves approximately 4,669 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper 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 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 Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b serve?
Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b serves approximately 4,669 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b's water source?
Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00109 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b's service area?
The Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b service area has a median household income of $146,551. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b get its water?
Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b'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.). Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District 1b: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2270417/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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

3

Contact your utility

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