Water System Report TX

Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont

EPA ID: TX1230092 · 5,748 people served · 14 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 5,748.

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

5,748
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$152K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 13 (2021) to 41 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,605
Median Household Income
141,516
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont serves a community with a median household income of $63,605 and an estimated 141,516 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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?

Surface Water

Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jefferson 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Crandall
5,749 people
A 10 violations
0 violations
B 0 violations
City of Jourdanton
5,721 people
A 25 violations
City of Kermit
5,708 people
A 15 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,643
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $36
Total Estimated Cost $2,279

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,279 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont (EPA ID: TX1230092) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,748 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 13 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont (TX1230092) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont serve?

Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont serves approximately 5,748 people across 14 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
8
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,748
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?
Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont serve?
Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont serves approximately 5,748 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont's water source?
Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont's service area?
The Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont service area has a median household income of $63,605. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont get its water?
Federal Correctional Complex-beaumont'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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