Water System Report TX

City of Carmine

EPA ID: TX0750007 · 375 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, City of Carmine recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 375 people.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
375
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$355K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Carmine Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$94,265
Median Household Income
2,639
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Carmine serves a community with a median household income of $94,265 and an estimated 2,639 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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

City of Carmine'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
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 9% of homes in Newton 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

B 21 violations
City of Whiteface
375 people
A 10 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

City of Carmine (EPA ID: TX0750007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 375 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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

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.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs 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 City of Carmine (TX0750007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Carmine water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Carmine has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Carmine serve?

City of Carmine serves approximately 375 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Carmine 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
13
Unknown Material
230
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 375
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 City of Carmine safe to drink?
City of Carmine has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Carmine meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Carmine serve?
City of Carmine serves approximately 375 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of Carmine's water source?
City of Carmine draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Carmine's service area?
The City of Carmine service area has a median household income of $94,265. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Carmine get its water?
City of Carmine'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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