Water System Report TX

Bell County Wcid 2

EPA ID: TX0140027 ยท 1,961 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bell County Wcid 2 (TX0140027): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Bell County Wcid 2 has supplied tap water to 1,961 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 76
Avg Safety Score
1,961
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00513 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$162K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bell County Wcid 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$73,558
Median Household Income
70,597
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bell County Wcid 2 serves a community with a median household income of $73,558 and an estimated 70,597 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bell County Wcid 2'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 18 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

19 violations
Ivanhoe Land of Lakes
1,968 people
2 violations
Harris County Fwsd 58
1,968 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bell County Wcid 2 (EPA ID: TX0140027) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,961 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (76/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00513 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

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 2 (TX0140027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bell County Wcid 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bell County Wcid 2 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Bell County Wcid 2 serve?

Bell County Wcid 2 serves approximately 1,961 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Bell County Wcid 2 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bell County Wcid 2 safe to drink?
Bell County Wcid 2 earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Bell County Wcid 2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bell County Wcid 2 serve?
Bell County Wcid 2 serves approximately 1,961 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bell County Wcid 2's water source?
Bell County Wcid 2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bell County Wcid 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00513 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bell County Wcid 2's service area?
The Bell County Wcid 2 service area has a median household income of $73,558. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bell County Wcid 2 get its water?
Bell County Wcid 2'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bell County Wcid 2 Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0140027/
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