ZipCheckup grade for 75144: B.

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Health Violations Found
B 83

Kerens, TX (75144): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 83/100

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Chatfield Water Supply Corporation)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 75144 in Kerens, TX contain 23 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 5 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

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Safety Score
B 83/100
Water Quality Issues 5 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 5 health-based violations and 18 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
23 violations 5 health-based PFAS detected 1 risk identified
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 83 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 67% of ZIP codes nationwide
4
Water Systems
6,546
People Served
5
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$156K
Median Home Value20% below state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
50/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 75144 in Kerens, Texas is mapped to the water system Chatfield Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1750012). This system provides water to approximately 6,546 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Chatfield Water Supply Corporation TX1750012 6,546 Surface water
City of Kerens TX1750005 1,520 Surface water
Rice Water Supply Corporation TX1750019 10,167 Surface water
M E N Water Supply Corporation TX1750015 4,040 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Chatfield Water Supply Corporation (TX1750012) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

2021 2022 2023 1 2024 3 2025
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 75144.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFPeA, 6:2 FTS, PFHxA, PFBS.

Highest measured level: 0.0258 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)

High Risk

EPA reference value: 0.08 mg/L · 5 violations on record

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects

At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration · Find a filter →

📊 EPA SDWIS + SDWA · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Kerens

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Gutter Installation & Repair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 75144 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 23 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 75144 (primary system: Chatfield Water Supply Corporation), including 5 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 75144's water come from?

The recorded water source for Chatfield Water Supply Corporation, a system mapped to ZIP code 75144, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 6,546 people.

How does Kerens water compare to the national average?

Kerens's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 57% of ZIP codes within Texas.

How can I get my water tested in Kerens?

If Chatfield Water Supply Corporation supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 75144?

75144 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Navarro County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 75144's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 75144. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kerens, TX (75144): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/75144/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Contaminants Detected in 75144

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