Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0950014 · 250 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compliance tracking for Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation shows 24 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 250 residents while those findings remain open.
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 2 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $111,250 and an estimated 55 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation'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 Hale 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
Detected Contaminants
How Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0950014) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79021 in Cotton Center.
Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 8, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| December 27, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 18, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 31, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 25, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 27, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 11 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79021 | 0.00898 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 79021 — Cotton Center
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation (TX0950014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation serve?
Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 250 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Cotton Center Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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