Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island
EPA ID: TX0840036 · 2,568 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island (TX0840036): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 2,568 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island serves a community with a median household income of $80,199 and an estimated 41,303 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: 42% 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?
Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island (EPA ID: TX0840036) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,568 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island (TX0840036) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island serve?
Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island serves approximately 2,568 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Galveston County Fwsd 6 Tiki Island Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0840036/
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