Water System Report TX

Us Army South Fort Cavazos

EPA ID: TX0140107 · 35,669 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Us Army South Fort Cavazos kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 35,669 people served.

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

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
35,669
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0032 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Us Army South Fort Cavazos Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$59,753
Median Household Income
177,158
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
52th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Us Army South Fort Cavazos serves a community with a median household income of $59,753 and an estimated 177,158 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Us Army South Fort Cavazos'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
44th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
44th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Coryell 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% 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. 28 detections recorded. 5 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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36,569 people
B 2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $560
Water Filtration $360
Total Estimated Cost $2,120

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 $2,120 (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

Us Army South Fort Cavazos (EPA ID: TX0140107) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 35,669 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 3 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
76544 0.0032 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Us Army South Fort Cavazos (TX0140107) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Us Army South Fort Cavazos water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Us Army South Fort Cavazos has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Us Army South Fort Cavazos serve?

Us Army South Fort Cavazos serves approximately 35,669 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Us Army South Fort Cavazos get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(254) 213-0382
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Address
P.O. Box 5070, 49002 Santa Fe Avenue, Fort Cavazos TX 76544

Contact information from Fort Cavazos (American Water Military Services) Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Disinfectant used
Multiple methods
Treatment chemicals reported
ChloraminesFree ChlorineChemical coagulation (by BCWCID1)

Source: Fort Cavazos (American Water Military Services) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Fort Cavazos (American Water Military Services) Consumer Confidence Report:
TCEQ completed Source Water Assessment for BCWCID1 (the purchasing source). Assessment report available; susceptibility and constituent types described based on human activities and natural conditions. Available at Texas Drinking Water Watch (http://dww.tceq.state.tx.us/DWW/).

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Multi-stage
Multiple treatment stages — typically coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. Common for surface-water systems requiring removal of particulates, microorganisms, and dissolved organic compounds before disinfection.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
Chloramines
Other reported chemicals
Reported by the utility but not in our annotation dictionary.
Free ChlorineChemical coagulation (by BCWCID1)

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Fort Cavazos (American Water Military Services) Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
232
Detections
15
Latest sample
8/15/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 9 ppt
PFPeA 4 ppt
PFHxS 4 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFBS 3.2 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 replacement plan from Fort Cavazos (American Water Military Services) Consumer Confidence Report:
Service line inventory completed. No lead or galvanized service lines requiring replacement identified.

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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
7,041
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: 35,669
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 Us Army South Fort Cavazos safe to drink?
Us Army South Fort Cavazos 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?
Us Army South Fort Cavazos meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Us Army South Fort Cavazos serve?
Us Army South Fort Cavazos serves approximately 35,669 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Us Army South Fort Cavazos's water source?
Us Army South Fort Cavazos draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Us Army South Fort Cavazos's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0032 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Us Army South Fort Cavazos's service area?
The Us Army South Fort Cavazos service area has a median household income of $59,753. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Us Army South Fort Cavazos get its water?
Us Army South Fort Cavazos'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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