Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0950065 · 1,700 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Across every monitored period in the past five years, Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,700.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $50,766 and an estimated 25,596 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% 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?
Seth Ward 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
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
Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0950065) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation (TX0950065) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation serve?
Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,700 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Seth Ward Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.