Mexia Water System, Inc.
EPA ID: AL0001050 · 2,532 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mexia Water System, Inc. (AL0001050): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Mexia Water System, Inc. | open status in EPA data: 1 violation | people served: about 2,532.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mexia Water System, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mexia Water System, Inc. have a median household income of $36,153 and about 14,694 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Mexia Water System, Inc.'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Mexia Water System, Inc. (EPA ID: AL0001050) is a community water system in Alabama that serves approximately 2,532 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 21 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | CHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Toluene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 AL 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 available EPA compliance records for Mexia Water System, Inc. (AL0001050) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mexia Water System, Inc. water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Mexia Water System, Inc. serve?
Mexia Water System, Inc. serves approximately 2,532 people across 2 ZIP codes in Alabama.
Where does Mexia Water System, Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mexia Water System, Inc. (AL): 43 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/al0001050/
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