Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of New Waverly

EPA ID: TX2360003 ยท 1,125 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of New Waverly (TX2360003): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. While 3 violations did appear in City of New Waverly's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 1,125 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,125
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,948
Median Household Income
41,004
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of New Waverly serves a community with a median household income of $62,948 and an estimated 41,004 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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 New Waverly'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of New Waverly compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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

3 violations
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2 violations
City of Log Cabin
1,134 people
5 violations
Harris County Wcid 156
1,116 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

City of New Waverly (EPA ID: TX2360003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,125 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes

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 City of New Waverly (TX2360003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of New Waverly water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of New Waverly; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of New Waverly serve?

City of New Waverly serves approximately 1,125 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of New Waverly get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of New Waverly's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 New Waverly serve?
City of New Waverly serves approximately 1,125 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of New Waverly's water source?
City of New Waverly draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of New Waverly's service area?
The City of New Waverly service area has a median household income of $62,948. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of New Waverly get its water?
City of New Waverly'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 New Waverly (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2360003/
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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 New Waverly (EPA ID: TX2360003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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