ZipCheckup grade for 76554: B.

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Health Violations Found
B 76

Little River Academy, TX: PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 76/100

EPA data combined for 6 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Bell County Wcid 2)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 76554 in Little River Academy, TX contain 10 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 2 are marked health-based.

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

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Safety Score
B 76/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 2 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Moderate 0.0051 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
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 2 health-based violations and 8 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0051 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
10 violations 2 health-based PFAS detected
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: 76 / 100
Home Safety Score higher than 56% of ZIP codes nationwide
6
Water Systems
1,961
People Served
2
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.00513 mg/L
Reported Lead Result2.2× the national median for this measure
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$162K
Median Home Value17% below state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 76/100

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
58/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
29/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 76554 in Little River Academy, Texas is mapped to the water system Bell County Wcid 2 (EPA ID: TX0140027). This system provides water to approximately 1,961 people from surface water sources.

There are 6 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Bell County Wcid 2 TX0140027 1,961 Surface water
City of Temple TX0140005 94,935 Surface water
Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation TX0140007 6,885 Surface water
East Bell Water Supply Corporation TX0140118 4,287 Surface water
Bell County Wcid 5 TX0140024 579 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 Bell County Wcid 2 (TX0140027) 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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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 76554. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFHxA, PFPeA, PFBS, PFOS, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.0078 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.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 76554 was built around 1986. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 76554 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 10 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 76554 (primary system: Bell County Wcid 2), including 2 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 76554's water come from?

The recorded water source for Bell County Wcid 2, a system mapped to ZIP code 76554, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 1,961 people.

How does Little River Academy water compare to the national average?

Little River Academy's Home Safety Score ranks better than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 63% of ZIP codes within Texas.

How can I get my water tested in Little River Academy?

If Bell County Wcid 2 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.

Is lead a concern in 76554 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 76554 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00513 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 76554?

76554 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Bell 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 76554's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 76554. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. 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). Little River Academy, TX: PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 76/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/76554/
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Page version: October 2026.

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