Bell County Wcid 5
EPA ID: TX0140024 · 579 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bell County Wcid 5 (TX0140024): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 2 unresolved EPA violations, Bell County Wcid 5 is currently out of full compliance - approximately 579 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bell County Wcid 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bell County Wcid 5 serves a community with a median household income of $73,558 and an estimated 2,199 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: 35% 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 County Wcid 5'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Bell County Wcid 5 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Bell County Wcid 5 (EPA ID: TX0140024) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 579 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 76554 in Little River Academy.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00214 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 76554 - Little River Academy
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bell County Wcid 5 (TX0140024) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bell County Wcid 5 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Bell County Wcid 5. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bell County Wcid 5 serve?
Bell County Wcid 5 serves approximately 579 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Bell County Wcid 5 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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