Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Wharton

EPA ID: TX2410005 ยท 8,756 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Wharton (TX2410005): 59 EPA violations in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, City of Wharton filed 59 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 8,756 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,756
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
59
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00167 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
52
Contaminants Flagged
$227K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,236
Median Household Income
18,505
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Wharton serves a community with a median household income of $61,236 and an estimated 18,505 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: 55% 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 Wharton'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Wharton compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

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.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) 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
Flood Insurance $2,150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,150 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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 Wharton (EPA ID: TX2410005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 8,756 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 59 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 59 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 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2043 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2044 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 2047 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane 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 3 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2020 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2043 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00167 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Wharton (TX2410005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Wharton water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Wharton; its 59 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 Wharton serve?

City of Wharton serves approximately 8,756 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Wharton get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
145

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Wharton's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 City of Wharton serve?
City of Wharton serves approximately 8,756 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Wharton's water source?
City of Wharton draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Wharton's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00167 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Wharton's service area?
The City of Wharton service area has a median household income of $61,236. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Wharton get its water?
City of Wharton'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Wharton (TX): 59 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2410005/
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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 Wharton (EPA ID: TX2410005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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