Current Noncompliance TX 47 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Forest Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX0370019 ยท 651 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Forest Water Supply Corporation (TX0370019): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Forest Water Supply Corporation has 8 violations that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 651 people throughout its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

651
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
102
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,961
Median Household Income
4,280
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Forest Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $57,961 and an estimated 4,280 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Forest 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Forest Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 27 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 28 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 27 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 28 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 43 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,050

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,663

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,830
10 years
$19,660
20 years
$39,320

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,050 (one-time) vs. $19,660 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

Forest Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0370019) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 651 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

8 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 50 resolved, 44 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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
May 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 4, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 26, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 26, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 26, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
May 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 20, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule 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 Treatment Failure 43 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 28 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 27 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

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 โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Forest Water Supply Corporation (TX0370019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 8 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Forest Water Supply Corporation serve?

Forest Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 651 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Forest Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Forest Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Forest Water Supply Corporation serve?
Forest Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 651 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Forest Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Forest Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Forest Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Forest Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $57,961. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Forest Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Forest 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Forest Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0370019) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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