Historical Compliance Records TX

Bethesda Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1260017 ยท 33,441 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bethesda Water Supply Corporation (TX1260017): 14 EPA violations in the last five years. While 14 violations did appear in Bethesda Water Supply Corporation's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 33,441 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 97
Avg Safety Score
33,441
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
14
Contaminants Flagged
$225K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bethesda Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$73,696
Median Household Income
305,826
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
46th
Poverty Percentile
46th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bethesda Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $73,696 and an estimated 305,826 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bethesda Water Supply Corporation'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
44th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
32th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bethesda Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 2031 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2036 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2040 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 44 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Greenville
33,354 people
B 4 violations
Sjwtx Triple Peak Plant
32,973 people
3 violations
City of Fulshear
34,000 people
3 violations
City of Cleburne
34,075 people
B 3 violations
City of Seguin
32,736 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,320
PFAS Treatment $490
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $1,930

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,930 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Bethesda Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1260017) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 33,441 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (97/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 10 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 14 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 14 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2021 Nickel Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2043 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2044 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2047 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2043 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2044 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2047 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 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 N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 the full compliance record for Bethesda Water Supply Corporation (TX1260017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethesda Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bethesda Water Supply Corporation; its 14 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bethesda Water Supply Corporation serve?

Bethesda Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 33,441 people across 10 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Bethesda Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
692
Detections
4
Latest sample
11/19/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.9 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bethesda Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Bethesda Water Supply Corporation earns a A safety grade with 14 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Bethesda Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Selenium, Contaminant 2031, Contaminant 2036. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Bethesda Water Supply Corporation serve?
Bethesda Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 33,441 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Bethesda Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Bethesda Water Supply Corporation draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bethesda Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bethesda Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Bethesda Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $73,696. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bethesda Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Bethesda Water Supply Corporation'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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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

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3

Contact your utility

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