Whitewater Springs Water System
EPA ID: TX0270124 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Whitewater Springs Water System (TX0270124): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 4 violations in EPA records for Whitewater Springs Water System has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 450 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Whitewater Springs Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Whitewater Springs Water System have a median household income of $81,833 and about 7,632 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Whitewater Springs Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Whitewater Springs Water System (EPA ID: TX0270124) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78605 in Bertram.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 15, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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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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.
- 78605 - Bertram
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Whitewater Springs Water System (TX0270124) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitewater Springs Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Whitewater Springs Water System; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Whitewater Springs Water System serve?
Whitewater Springs Water System serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Whitewater Springs Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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