North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX1290021 · 3,174 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation (TX1290021): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. In the five-year tracking period, North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation filed 2 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 3,174 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $83,125 and an estimated 6,910 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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?
North Kaufman 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
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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
North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1290021) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,174 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75161 in Terrell.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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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.
- 75161 - Terrell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation (TX1290021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation serve?
North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 3,174 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does North Kaufman Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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