Water System Report TX

City of Abbott

EPA ID: TX1090015 · 406 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for City of Abbott: clean, five years, 406 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

406
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$227K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Abbott Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,413
Median Household Income
1,033
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Abbott serves a community with a median household income of $96,413 and an estimated 1,033 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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?

Groundwater

City of Abbott'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Hill County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

City of Abbott (EPA ID: TX1090015) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 406 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76621 in Abbott.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Abbott (TX1090015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Abbott water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Abbott has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Abbott serve?

City of Abbott serves approximately 406 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Abbott get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
202
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 406
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Abbott meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Abbott serve?
City of Abbott serves approximately 406 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Abbott's water source?
City of Abbott draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Abbott's service area?
The City of Abbott service area has a median household income of $96,413. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Abbott get its water?
City of Abbott'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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