Water System Report TX

Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant

EPA ID: TX0370056 · 378 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 378 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

378
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,068
Median Household Income
13,848
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant serves a community with a median household income of $57,068 and an estimated 13,848 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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?

Groundwater

Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Cherokee 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
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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

Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant (EPA ID: TX0370056) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 378 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant (TX0370056) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant serve?

Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant serves approximately 378 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
105
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 378
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

Should I use a water filter?
Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant serve?
Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant serves approximately 378 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant's water source?
Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant's service area?
The Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant service area has a median household income of $57,068. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant get its water?
Alto Rural Water Supply Corporation Bradford Mt Plant'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.
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