Health Violations Found TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1

EPA ID: TX0320002 · 12,777 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 show 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 12,777.

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

A · 91
Avg Safety Score
12,777
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 12 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$56,155
Median Household Income
59,955
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 serves a community with a median household income of $56,155 and an estimated 59,955 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?

Groundwater

Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
36th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
21th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Camp 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
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded.

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 →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Horseshoe Bay
12,729 people
C 18 violations
B 8 violations
City of Mont Belvieu
12,864 people
A 8 violations
City of Levelland
12,652 people
D 100 violations
Town of Pecos City
12,916 people
B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $700
PFAS Treatment $333
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,233

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,233 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 (EPA ID: TX0320002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 12,777 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (91/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
75686 0.0015 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 (TX0320002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 water safe to drink?

Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 serve?

Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 serves approximately 12,777 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
696
Detections
1
Latest sample
7/15/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 3.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 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 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
4,440
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 12,777
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 Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 safe to drink?
Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 earns a A safety grade with 10 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 serve?
Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 serves approximately 12,777 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1's water source?
Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1's service area?
The Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 service area has a median household income of $56,155. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 get its water?
Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Bi County Water Supply Corporation 1 (EPA ID: TX0320002) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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