Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Groveton

EPA ID: TX2280001 ยท 1,452 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Groveton (TX2280001): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, City of Groveton has 3 violations that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 1,452 people throughout its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,452
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00141 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,991
Median Household Income
2,287
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Groveton serves a community with a median household income of $52,991 and an estimated 2,287 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

City of Groveton'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Groveton compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

City of Groveton (EPA ID: TX2280001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,452 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75845 in Groveton.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
May 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 23, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 31, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 20, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 5 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00141 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 City of Groveton (TX2280001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Groveton water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Groveton. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Groveton serve?

City of Groveton serves approximately 1,452 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Groveton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Groveton's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 City of Groveton serve?
City of Groveton serves approximately 1,452 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Groveton's water source?
City of Groveton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Groveton's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00141 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Groveton's service area?
The City of Groveton service area has a median household income of $52,991. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Groveton get its water?
City of Groveton'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Groveton (TX): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2280001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

City of Groveton (EPA ID: TX2280001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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