Water System Report TX

City of Crowell

EPA ID: TX0780001 · 914 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Crowell reported no EPA violations for its service population of 914.

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

914
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$69K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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 City of Crowell Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,895
Median Household Income
1,155
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Crowell serves a community with a median household income of $42,895 and an estimated 1,155 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Surface Water

City of Crowell'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Foard 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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A 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 Crowell (EPA ID: TX0780001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 914 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 79227 in Crowell.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Crowell (TX0780001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Crowell water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Crowell serve?

City of Crowell serves approximately 914 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Crowell 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
110
Galvanized — Replacement Required
169
Unknown Material
427
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 914
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?
City of Crowell 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 Crowell serve?
City of Crowell serves approximately 914 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Crowell's water source?
City of Crowell draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Crowell's service area?
The City of Crowell service area has a median household income of $42,895. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Crowell get its water?
City of Crowell'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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