Barksdale Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0690011 · 279 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike fully compliant utilities, Barksdale Water Supply Corporation has 96 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 279 residents.
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 4 (2024) to 11 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Barksdale Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Barksdale Water Supply Corporation'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 3% of homes in Edwards County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Barksdale Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 56 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0800 at 56 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 37 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Barksdale Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0690011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 279 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78828 in Barksdale.
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
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | 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 | 56 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 56 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 37 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78828 | 0.003 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
- 78828 — Barksdale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Barksdale Water Supply Corporation (TX0690011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barksdale Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Barksdale Water Supply Corporation has recorded 57 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 Barksdale Water Supply Corporation serve?
Barksdale Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 279 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Barksdale Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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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