Water System Report TX

The Commons Water Supply

EPA ID: TX1012978 ยท 3,018 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for The Commons Water Supply (TX1012978): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, The Commons Water Supply stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 3,018 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,018
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$266K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for The Commons Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,267
Median Household Income
12,510
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The The Commons Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $83,267 and an estimated 12,510 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

The Commons Water Supply'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,500
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

The Commons Water Supply (EPA ID: TX1012978) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,018 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77336 in Huffman.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for The Commons Water Supply (TX1012978) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Commons Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for The Commons Water Supply in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does The Commons Water Supply serve?

The Commons Water Supply serves approximately 3,018 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does The Commons Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
The Commons Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does The Commons Water Supply serve?
The Commons Water Supply serves approximately 3,018 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is The Commons Water Supply's water source?
The Commons Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of The Commons Water Supply's service area?
The The Commons Water Supply service area has a median household income of $83,267. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does The Commons Water Supply get its water?
The Commons Water Supply'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). The Commons Water Supply Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1012978/
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