Water Quality Report

Smithville, TX (78957): 28 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

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

NFIP Claim History

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 78957 in Smithville, TX contain 28 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

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

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 28 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0014 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 108 claims
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 28 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0014 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 108 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
28 violations 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
4
Water Systems
86,325
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00139 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$247K
Median Home Value27% above state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
90/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
95/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 78957 in Smithville, Texas is mapped to the water system Aqua Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0110013). This system provides water to approximately 86,325 people from groundwater sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Aqua Water Supply Corporation TX0110013 86,325 Groundwater
City of Smithville TX0110003 4,901 Groundwater
Lee County Water Supply Corporation TX1440005 14,670 Groundwater
Fayette Water Supply Corporation East TX0750034 1,866 Groundwater

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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 Aqua Water Supply Corporation (TX0110013) on EPA.gov.

5 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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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 78957 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Fluoride

Moderate Risk

EPA reference value: 4 mg/L (estándar secundario: 2.0 mg/L)

Tooth & bone damage at high levels

At-risk groups: children aged 8 and younger during tooth development

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Smithville

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Smithville has 108 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 78957 was built around 1982. 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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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Smithville is 1982; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 78957 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 28 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 78957 (primary system: Aqua Water Supply Corporation), including 0 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 78957's water come from?

The recorded water source for Aqua Water Supply Corporation, a system mapped to ZIP code 78957, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 86,325 people.

How can I get my water tested in Smithville?

If Aqua 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.

Is lead a concern in 78957 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 78957 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00139 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). 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 78957?

78957 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Bastrop County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 78957?

FEMA records contain 108 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 78957; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Smithville, TX (78957): 28 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/78957/
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  title  = {{Smithville, TX (78957): 28 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
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Page version: October 2026.

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