Cougar Country Water System
EPA ID: TX1210019 · 261 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Cougar Country Water System — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 261 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cougar Country Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cougar Country Water System serves a community with a median household income of $63,683 and an estimated 9,152 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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?
Cougar Country Water System'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 1% of homes in Jasper County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Cougar Country Water System (EPA ID: TX1210019) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 261 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77612 in Buna.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
- 77612 — Buna
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cougar Country Water System (TX1210019) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cougar Country Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cougar Country Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cougar Country Water System serve?
Cougar Country Water System serves approximately 261 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Cougar Country Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.