City of Kountze
EPA ID: TX1000001 · 1,981 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Kountze (TX1000001): 1 violation on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Kountze, 1 violation is listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,981 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Kountze Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Kountze have a median household income of $70,183 and about 9,384 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Kountze's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
City of Kountze (EPA ID: TX1000001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,981 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77625 in Kountze.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-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 REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 77625 - Kountze
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Kountze (TX1000001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Kountze water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Kountze; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Kountze serve?
City of Kountze serves approximately 1,981 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Kountze get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Kountze (TX): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1000001/
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