Historical Compliance Records TX

Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant

EPA ID: TX1070251 ยท 987 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant (TX1070251): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. EPA records: Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant, 1 past violation, all resolved, 987 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

987
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$205K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,524
Median Household Income
18,377
Service Area Population
76%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant serves a community with a median household income of $71,524 and an estimated 18,377 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 76% 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

Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant (EPA ID: TX1070251) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 987 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75751 in Athens.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
May 2, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

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 Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant (TX1070251) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant; 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 Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant serve?

Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant serves approximately 987 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant serve?
Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant serves approximately 987 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant's water source?
Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant's service area?
The Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant service area has a median household income of $71,524. EPA EJScreen data classifies 76% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant get its water?
Bethel Ash Water Supply Corporation Water Edge Plant'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.

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