Anderson Water System
EPA ID: TX0930011 · 226 people served · 5 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Anderson Water System has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 226 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 19 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Anderson Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Anderson Water System serves a community with a median household income of $75,046 and an estimated 7,393 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 72% 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?
Anderson Water System'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 2% of homes in Grimes 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. 2 detections recorded.
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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
Anderson Water System (EPA ID: TX0930011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 226 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Anderson Water System (TX0930011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anderson Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Anderson Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Anderson Water System serve?
Anderson Water System serves approximately 226 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Anderson Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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