Tri Community Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0280012 · 1,698 people served · 8 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, Tri Community Water Supply Corporation delivers safe water to 1,698 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 14 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tri Community Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Tri Community Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $72,548 and an estimated 38,514 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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?
Tri Community 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.
About 1% of homes in Guadalupe 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Tri Community Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0280012) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,698 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78622 | 0.00219 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 78622 — Fentress
- 78638 — Kingsbury
- 78644 — Lockhart
- 78648 — Luling
- 78655 — Martindale
- 78656 — Maxwell
- 78661 — Prairie Lea
- 78670 — Staples
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tri Community Water Supply Corporation (TX0280012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tri Community Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Tri Community Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Tri Community Water Supply Corporation serve?
Tri Community Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,698 people across 8 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Tri Community Water Supply Corporation 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:
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.
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.