Health Violations Found TX 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Western Cass Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX0340066 · 5,376 people served · 12 ZIP codes

Western Cass Water Supply Corporation carries 25 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 5,376 people fall within its service area.

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

A · 86
Avg Safety Score
5,376
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
40
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
10
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 11 (2021) to 33 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Western Cass Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$50,831
Median Household Income
41,063
Service Area Population
97%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Western Cass Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $50,831 and an estimated 41,063 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 97% 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

Western Cass Water Supply Corporation'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
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
28th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Cass 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Western Cass Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 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 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 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 →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

B 3 violations
C 29 violations
Brookshire Mwd
5,364 people
B 0 violations
City of Sansom Park
5,359 people
0 violations
Jim Hogg County Wcid 2
5,397 people
C 17 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Lead Pipe Replacement PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $764
Water Filtration $436
Lead Pipe Replacement $251
PFAS Treatment $182
Total Estimated Cost $1,633

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,633 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Western Cass Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0340066) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,376 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 12 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (86/100)

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

Violation History

3 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 25 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 27, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
March 10, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 18, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved

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 11 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 11 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 7 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

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
75563 0.0013 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 Western Cass Water Supply Corporation (TX0340066) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Cass Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Western Cass Water Supply Corporation has recorded 3 health-based violations 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 Western Cass Water Supply Corporation serve?

Western Cass Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 5,376 people across 12 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Western Cass Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
348

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
2,005
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: 5,376
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 Western Cass Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Western Cass Water Supply Corporation earns a A safety grade with 40 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Western Cass Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Western Cass Water Supply Corporation serve?
Western Cass Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 5,376 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Western Cass Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Western Cass Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Western Cass Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Western Cass Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Western Cass Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $50,831. EPA EJScreen data classifies 97% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Western Cass Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Western Cass Water Supply Corporation'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

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3

Contact your utility

Western Cass Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0340066) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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