City of Denver City
EPA ID: TX2510001 · 5,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
19 open EPA findings remain on record at City of Denver City — the utility supplies approximately 5,500 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Denver City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The City of Denver City serves a community with a median household income of $74,172 and an estimated 12,222 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Denver City'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.
About 0% of homes in Yoakum County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Denver City compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Barium at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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 Denver City (EPA ID: TX2510001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Nickel | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 23, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 19 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))
Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.
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Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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 Denver City (TX2510001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Denver City water safe to drink?
City of Denver City has recorded 19 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Denver City serve?
City of Denver City serves approximately 5,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Denver City 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
City of Denver City (EPA ID: TX2510001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.