Water System Report TX

Salado Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX0140035 · 10,056 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Salado Water Supply Corporation, 10,056 residents served.

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

B · 84
Avg Safety Score
10,056
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00526 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Salado Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$81,683
Median Household Income
59,594
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Salado Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $81,683 and an estimated 59,594 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Salado 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Williamson 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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. 20 detections recorded. 4 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Silsbee
10,026 people
C 32 violations
A 9 violations
City of Ingleside
10,106 people
B 23 violations
City of Roanoke
10,127 people
A 0 violations
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,675
PFAS Treatment $550
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,375

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 $2,375 (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

Salado Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0140035) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 10,056 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (84/100)

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
76571 0.00526 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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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Salado Water Supply Corporation (TX0140035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salado Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Salado Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Salado Water Supply Corporation serve?

Salado Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 10,056 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Salado 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.

Samples collected
638
Detections
8
Latest sample
7/28/2025
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 14.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
6:2 FTS 14.2 ppt
PFBA 6.9 ppt
PFBS 3.3 ppt
PFPeA 3.3 ppt

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 →

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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
3,481
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: 11,460
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 Salado Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Salado Water Supply Corporation 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?
Salado Water Supply Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Salado Water Supply Corporation serve?
Salado Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 10,056 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Salado Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Salado Water Supply Corporation draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Salado Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00526 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Salado Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Salado Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $81,683. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Salado Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Salado 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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