Current Noncompliance TX

Loma Alta Water System

EPA ID: TX2540009 ยท 650 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Loma Alta Water System (TX2540009): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for Loma Alta Water System list 2 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 650 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

650
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
27
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
25
Contaminants Flagged
$92K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Loma Alta Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$43,769
Median Household Income
7,333
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Loma Alta Water System serves a community with a median household income of $43,769 and an estimated 7,333 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Loma Alta Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Loma Alta Water System 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.

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

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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.

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Loma Alta Water System (EPA ID: TX2540009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 650 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78839 in Crystal City.

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: 25 resolved, 0 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
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
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
January 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Tribromoacetic 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 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

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0005 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 Loma Alta Water System (TX2540009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loma Alta Water System 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 Loma Alta Water System serve?

Loma Alta Water System serves approximately 650 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Loma Alta Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Loma Alta Water System'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 Loma Alta Water System serve?
Loma Alta Water System serves approximately 650 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Loma Alta Water System's water source?
Loma Alta Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Loma Alta Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Loma Alta Water System's service area?
The Loma Alta Water System service area has a median household income of $43,769. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Loma Alta Water System get its water?
Loma Alta Water System'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Loma Alta Water System (TX): 27 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2540009/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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