Current Noncompliance TX 7 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Chester Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2290002 ยท 1,237 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chester Water Supply Corporation (TX2290002): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Chester Water Supply Corporation currently shows 8 EPA violations unresolved - serving a population of approximately 1,237.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,237
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00137 mg/L
Max Lead Level
8
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,903
Median Household Income
8,107
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chester Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $48,903 and an estimated 8,107 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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

Chester 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
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Chester Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 3 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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†’

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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 PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,000
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,467

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 $6,070

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,700
10 years
$21,400
20 years
$42,800

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,467 (one-time) vs. $21,400 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

Chester Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2290002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,237 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

8 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 8 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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 3, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 2, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 30, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 30, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 3 Yes
Gross Beta Radionuclides 3 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. 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
0.00137 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 Chester Water Supply Corporation (TX2290002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 8 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Chester Water Supply Corporation serve?

Chester Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,237 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Chester Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Chester Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Gross Alpha, 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 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 Chester Water Supply Corporation serve?
Chester Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,237 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Chester Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Chester Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chester Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00137 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Chester Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Chester Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $48,903. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Chester Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Chester 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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chester Water Supply Corporation (TX): 7 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2290002/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Chester Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2290002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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