City of Baird
EPA ID: TX0300001 · 1,500 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Unlike many utilities its size, City of Baird carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 1,500 people.
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 1 (2021) to 15 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Baird Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Baird serves a community with a median household income of $63,370 and an estimated 3,036 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
City of Baird'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 Callahan 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
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
CITY OF BAIRD (EPA ID: TX0300001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Baird (TX0300001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Baird water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Baird has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Baird serve?
City of Baird serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Baird get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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City of Baird (EPA ID: TX0300001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.