Water System Report TX

City of Mineola

EPA ID: TX2500002 ยท 4,515 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Mineola (TX2500002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, City of Mineola carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 4,515 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,515
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$221K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,745
Median Household Income
14,311
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Mineola serves a community with a median household income of $55,745 and an estimated 14,311 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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 Mineola'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Dilley
4,505 people
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4,500 people
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4,532 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Mineola (EPA ID: TX2500002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,515 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75773 in Mineola.

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

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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 Mineola (TX2500002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Mineola water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Mineola 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 Mineola serve?

City of Mineola serves approximately 4,515 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Mineola 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
232

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

Should I use a water filter?
City of Mineola 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 Mineola serve?
City of Mineola serves approximately 4,515 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Mineola's water source?
City of Mineola draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Mineola's service area?
The City of Mineola service area has a median household income of $55,745. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Mineola get its water?
City of Mineola'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Mineola Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2500002/
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