South Ellis County Water Supply
EPA ID: TX0700043 · 1,767 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Ellis County Water Supply (TX0700043): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, South Ellis County Water Supply carried 4 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 1,767 people across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Ellis County Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The South Ellis County Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $69,191 and an estimated 8,086 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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?
South Ellis County Water Supply'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How South Ellis County Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2036 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2043 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2044 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2046 at 2 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
South Ellis County Water Supply (EPA ID: TX0700043) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,767 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 11 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 3, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 25, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 25, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2043 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2044 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2047 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2043 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2044 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2047 | Non-health-based | Archived |
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 | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2043 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2044 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2047 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00113 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.
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 South Ellis County Water Supply (TX0700043) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Ellis County Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 South Ellis County Water Supply serve?
South Ellis County Water Supply serves approximately 1,767 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does South Ellis County Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Ellis County Water Supply (TX): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0700043/
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