City of Edcouch
EPA ID: TX1080003 · 2,878 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Edcouch (TX1080003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, City of Edcouch sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 2,878 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Edcouch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Edcouch serves a community with a median household income of $38,904 and an estimated 10,740 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 90% 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?
City of Edcouch's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
City of Edcouch (EPA ID: TX1080003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,878 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78538 in Edcouch.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 78538 - Edcouch
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Edcouch (TX1080003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Edcouch water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Edcouch 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 City of Edcouch serve?
City of Edcouch serves approximately 2,878 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Edcouch get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Edcouch Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1080003/
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