Current Noncompliance TX 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Florence

EPA ID: TX2460005 ยท 1,136 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Florence (TX2460005): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 2 violations at City of Florence remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 1,136 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,136
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00221 mg/L
Max Lead Level
9
Contaminants Flagged
$407K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,750
Median Household Income
33,563
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
19%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Florence serves a community with a median household income of $91,750 and an estimated 33,563 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Florence'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Florence compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

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

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2031 at 1 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. 14 detections recorded. 4 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†’

Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Blue Water Shores
1,137 people
7 violations
City of Log Cabin
1,134 people
5 violations
12 violations
6 violations
Vacation Village
1,140 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 Property Value Decline $20,348

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$17,840
10 years
$35,680
20 years
$71,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $35,680 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 Florence (EPA ID: TX2460005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,136 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
May 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 5, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 5 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00221 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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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 Florence (TX2460005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Florence water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records 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 Florence serve?

City of Florence serves approximately 1,136 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Florence get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Florence's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper 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 City of Florence serve?
City of Florence serves approximately 1,136 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Florence's water source?
City of Florence draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Florence's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00221 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Florence's service area?
The City of Florence service area has a median household income of $91,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Florence get its water?
City of Florence'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 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 Florence (TX): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2460005/
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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 Florence (EPA ID: TX2460005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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