Historical Compliance Records TX 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Quail Creek Municipal Utility District

EPA ID: TX2350004 ยท 1,944 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Quail Creek Municipal Utility District (TX2350004): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Quail Creek Municipal Utility District's record shows 9 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 1,944 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,944
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00128 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Quail Creek Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,925
Median Household Income
16,346
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Quail Creek Municipal Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $81,925 and an estimated 16,346 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Quail Creek Municipal Utility District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Quail Creek Municipal Utility District compares to EPA limits

Barium 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Barium at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

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

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Oak Village North
1,944 people
0 violations
City of Quitman
1,942 people
0 violations
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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $2,300 (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

Quail Creek Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX2350004) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,944 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77905 in Victoria.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 9 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
June 8, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 15, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
February 9, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 4 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00128 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 Quail Creek Municipal Utility District (TX2350004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quail Creek Municipal Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Quail Creek Municipal Utility District; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Quail Creek Municipal Utility District serve?

Quail Creek Municipal Utility District serves approximately 1,944 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Quail Creek Municipal Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Quail Creek Municipal Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform, Stage 1 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 Quail Creek Municipal Utility District serve?
Quail Creek Municipal Utility District serves approximately 1,944 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Quail Creek Municipal Utility District's water source?
Quail Creek Municipal Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Quail Creek Municipal Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00128 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Quail Creek Municipal Utility District's service area?
The Quail Creek Municipal Utility District service area has a median household income of $81,925. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Quail Creek Municipal Utility District get its water?
Quail Creek Municipal Utility District'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.). Quail Creek Municipal Utility District: 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2350004/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Quail Creek Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX2350004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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