West End Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0080005 · 2,910 people served · 11 ZIP codes
Looking at the EPA enforcement file for West End Water Supply Corporation, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open — the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 2,910 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West End Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The West End Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $94,265 and an estimated 50,991 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
West End Water Supply Corporation'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.
About 1% of homes in Austin County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How West End Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
WEST END WSC (EPA ID: TX0080005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,910 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
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 | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 77418 — Bellville
- 77833 — Brenham
- 77835 — Burton
- 78931 — Bleiblerville
- 78932 — Carmine
- 78933 — Cat Spring
- 78940 — Fayetteville
- 78944 — Industry
- 78946 — Ledbetter
- 78950 — New Ulm
- 78954 — Round Top
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West End Water Supply Corporation (TX0080005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West End Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
West End Water Supply Corporation has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does West End Water Supply Corporation serve?
West End Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,910 people across 11 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does West End Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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