Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 17 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2280006 ยท 656 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation (TX2280006): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 656.

Data: EPA SDWIS

656
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$126K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,920
Median Household Income
2,814
Service Area Population
86%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $60,920 and an estimated 2,814 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 86% 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

Nogalus Centralia 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 19 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 19 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 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment 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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $6,308

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,655
10 years
$21,310
20 years
$42,620

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $21,310 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

Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2280006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 656 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 resolved, 1 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
April 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
December 5, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
May 4, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
December 28, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
September 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 24, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 27, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 14, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 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 19 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Surface Water Treatment 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 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 Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation (TX2280006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation. 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 Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation serve?

Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 656 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation serve?
Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 656 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Nogalus Centralia 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 Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $60,920. EPA EJScreen data classifies 86% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nogalus Centralia Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Nogalus Centralia 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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