Current Noncompliance TX

South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1210016 ยท 1,037 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation (TX1210016): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation | open status in EPA data: 3 violations | people served: about 1,037.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,037
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$49,135
Median Household Income
8,591
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
94%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $49,135 and about 8,591 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 94% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
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1,040 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1210016) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,037 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
April 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 15, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 23, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
September 27, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 5 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0017 mg/L No 2026-06-30

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation (TX1210016) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation serve?

South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,037 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 15 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation serve? ▼
South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,037 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation's water source? ▼
South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0017 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $49,135 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 94% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation get its water? ▼
South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1210016/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

South Kirbyville Rural Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1210016) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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