Water System Report TX

City of Taylor

EPA ID: TX2460004 ยท 20,622 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Taylor (TX2460004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, City of Taylor sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 20,622 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

20,622
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00193 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$252K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,805
Median Household Income
19,746
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Taylor serves a community with a median household income of $72,805 and an estimated 19,746 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Taylor'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $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 Taylor (EPA ID: TX2460004) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 20,622 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76574 in Taylor.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00193 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)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Taylor (TX2460004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Taylor water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Taylor in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Taylor serve?

City of Taylor serves approximately 20,622 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Taylor get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
18
Latest sample
7/17/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 18.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 18.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 10.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 9.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 8.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Taylor meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Taylor serve?
City of Taylor serves approximately 20,622 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Taylor's water source?
City of Taylor draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Taylor's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00193 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Taylor's service area?
The City of Taylor service area has a median household income of $72,805. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Taylor get its water?
City of Taylor'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Taylor, TX: Serves 21K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2460004/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{City of Taylor, TX: Serves 21K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2460004/}
}
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