Water System Report TX

Bell County Wcid 2

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

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 99
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 · 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 A

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.

🌊 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

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

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 →

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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.

Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
76554 0.00513 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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?

Based on EPA records, Bell County Wcid 2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
736
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,961
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

Is water from Bell County Wcid 2 safe to drink?
Bell County Wcid 2 earns a A 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.
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