Water System Report TX

City of Cresson

EPA ID: TX1260053 · 285 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Cresson carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 285 residents.

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

285
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$387K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Cresson Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$99,355
Median Household Income
3,247
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Cresson serves a community with a median household income of $99,355 and an estimated 3,247 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Cresson'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Parker 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

19 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 Cresson (EPA ID: TX1260053) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 285 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 76035 in Cresson.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Cresson (TX1260053) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Cresson water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Cresson has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Cresson serve?

City of Cresson serves approximately 285 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Cresson 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
80
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 285
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?
City of Cresson meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Cresson serve?
City of Cresson serves approximately 285 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Cresson's water source?
City of Cresson draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Cresson's service area?
The City of Cresson service area has a median household income of $99,355. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Cresson get its water?
City of Cresson'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.
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