Current Noncompliance TX

Windmill Trail

EPA ID: TX2490050 ยท 222 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Windmill Trail (TX2490050): 9 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Windmill Trail includes 9 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 222 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

222
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
31
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
23
Contaminants Flagged
$317K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Windmill Trail Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,224
Median Household Income
7,267
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Windmill Trail serves a community with a median household income of $110,224 and an estimated 7,267 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Windmill Trail'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Windmill Trail 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
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

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.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

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†’

Chlorodibromomethane 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

City of Tehuacana
224 people
1 violation
River View Estates
224 people
15 violations
0 violations
Royal Ridge
231 people
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,500
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Windmill Trail (EPA ID: TX2490050) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 222 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76073 in Paradise.

Violation History

9 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: 22 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 9 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
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 9 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No
PFNA PFAS 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
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Bromodichloroacetic 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 Windmill Trail (TX2490050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windmill Trail water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 9 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 Windmill Trail serve?

Windmill Trail serves approximately 222 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Windmill Trail get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Windmill Trail's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. 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 Windmill Trail serve?
Windmill Trail serves approximately 222 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Windmill Trail's water source?
Windmill Trail draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Windmill Trail's service area?
The Windmill Trail service area has a median household income of $110,224. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Windmill Trail get its water?
Windmill Trail'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.). Windmill Trail (TX): 31 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2490050/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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