Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Glendale Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2280012 ยท 1,458 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Glendale Water Supply Corporation (TX2280012): 15 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: Glendale Water Supply Corporation, 15 open violations, 1,458 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,458
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
162
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
49
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,500
Median Household Income
4,292
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Glendale Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $66,500 and an estimated 4,292 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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

Glendale 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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Glendale Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

PFOA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Bromate 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 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†’

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

Find a certified water 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Glendale Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2280012) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,458 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75851 in Lovelady.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 144 resolved, 3 archived, 3 addressed, and 12 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 23, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 5, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 29, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 19, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 3, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 13 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 13 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 11 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 7 Yes
Lead Inorganic 4 No
PFOA PFAS 4 No
PFNA PFAS 4 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 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

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Glendale Water Supply Corporation (TX2280012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glendale Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

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

Glendale Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,458 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Glendale Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Glendale Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Contaminant 2015. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Glendale Water Supply Corporation serve?
Glendale Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,458 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Glendale Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Glendale 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 Glendale Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Glendale Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $66,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Glendale Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Glendale 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.

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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

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

3

Contact your utility

Glendale Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2280012) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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