Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0140007 · 6,885 people served · 16 ZIP codes
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation yields 15 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 6,885 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
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 (2022) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $72,979 and an estimated 123,513 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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?
Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Bell 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 Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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. 72 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0140007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,885 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 16 ZIP codes across 15 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 2, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 26, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| December 13, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 26, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 20, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 13, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 15 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 11 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76520 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 76501 — Temple
- 76502 — Temple
- 76511 — Bartlett
- 76518 — Buckholts
- 76519 — Burlington
- 76520 — Cameron
- 76530 — Granger
- 76534 — Holland
- 76554 — Little River Academy
- 76567 — Rockdale
- 76569 — Rogers
- 76570 — Rosebud
- 76571 — Salado
- 76577 — Thorndale
- 76579 — Troy
- 76656 — Lott
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation (TX0140007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation has recorded 13 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation serve?
Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 6,885 people across 16 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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
What You Can Do
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Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0140007) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.