City of Lyford
EPA ID: TX2450003 ยท 2,406 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Lyford (TX2450003): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, City of Lyford has 1 violation that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 2,406 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Lyford Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Lyford serves a community with a median household income of $51,037 and an estimated 17,647 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Lyford's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Lyford compares to EPA limits
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.
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.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Lyford (EPA ID: TX2450003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,406 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
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 Lyford (TX2450003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Lyford water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does City of Lyford serve?
City of Lyford serves approximately 2,406 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Lyford get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Lyford (TX): 27 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2450003/
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What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
City of Lyford (EPA ID: TX2450003) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.