Water System Report TX

Medina Childrens Home

EPA ID: TX0100015 · 264 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Medina Childrens Home, 264 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

264
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Medina Childrens Home Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,635
Median Household Income
1,918
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Medina Childrens Home serves a community with a median household income of $71,635 and an estimated 1,918 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Medina Childrens Home'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Bandera 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Medina Childrens Home (EPA ID: TX0100015) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 264 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78055 in Medina.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Medina Childrens Home (TX0100015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medina Childrens Home water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Medina Childrens Home has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Medina Childrens Home serve?

Medina Childrens Home serves approximately 264 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Medina Childrens Home 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
6
Galvanized — Replacement Required
11
Unknown Material
45
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 264
Reported to Texas

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Medina Childrens Home meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Medina Childrens Home serve?
Medina Childrens Home serves approximately 264 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Medina Childrens Home's water source?
Medina Childrens Home draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Medina Childrens Home's service area?
The Medina Childrens Home service area has a median household income of $71,635. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Medina Childrens Home get its water?
Medina Childrens Home'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.
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