City of Forsan
EPA ID: TX1140011 · 228 people served · 1 ZIP code
EPA compliance records for City of Forsan show 56 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 228 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Forsan Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The City of Forsan serves a community with a median household income of $75,000 and an estimated 439 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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 Forsan'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.
About 2% of homes in Howard County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Forsan compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 26 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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 Forsan (EPA ID: TX1140011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 228 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79733 in Forsan.
Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 27, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 6, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 6, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 26 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 18 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
- 79733 — Forsan
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Forsan (TX1140011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Forsan water safe to drink?
City of Forsan has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Forsan serve?
City of Forsan serves approximately 228 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Forsan 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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