City of Bells
EPA ID: TX0910001 · 2,101 people served · 3 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, City of Bells has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 2,101 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Bells Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Bells serves a community with a median household income of $67,159 and an estimated 38,997 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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?
City of Bells'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.
About 1% of homes in Grayson 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 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
City of Bells (EPA ID: TX0910001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,101 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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 City of Bells (TX0910001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Bells water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Bells has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Bells serve?
City of Bells serves approximately 2,101 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Bells get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.