Water System Report TX

Kaufman County Fwsd 4a

EPA ID: TX1290056 · 7,317 people served · 120 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Kaufman County Fwsd 4a sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 7,317 people.

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

7,317
People Served
120
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kaufman County Fwsd 4a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,590
Median Household Income
1,372,181
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
49th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kaufman County Fwsd 4a serves a community with a median household income of $64,590 and an estimated 1,372,181 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Kaufman County Fwsd 4a'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
59th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dallas 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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. 433 detections recorded. 107 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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A 2 violations
City of Lampasas
7,291 people
A 10 violations
City of Wills Point
7,281 people
0 violations
A 7 violations
City of Alamo Heights
7,357 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,242
PFAS Treatment $548
Total Estimated Cost $1,790

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 $1,790 (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

Kaufman County Fwsd 4a (EPA ID: TX1290056) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 7,317 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 120 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

This system serves 120 ZIP codes:

75201 · 75202 · 75203 · 75204 · 75205 75206 · 75207 · 75208 · 75209 · 75210 75211 · 75212 · 75214 · 75215 · 75216 75217 · 75218 · 75219 · 75220 · 75221 75222 · 75223 · 75224 · 75225 · 75226 75227 · 75228 · 75229 · 75230 · 75231 75232 · 75233 · 75234 · 75235 · 75236 75237 · 75238 · 75240 · 75241 · 75242 75243 · 75244 · 75245 · 75246 · 75247 75248 · 75249 · 75250 · 75251 · 75252 75253 · 75254 · 75258 · 75260 · 75261 75262 · 75263 · 75264 · 75265 · 75266 75267 · 75270 · 75275 · 75277 · 75283 75284 · 75285 · 75286 · 75287 · 75301 75303 · 75310 · 75312 · 75313 · 75315 75320 · 75323 · 75326 · 75334 · 75336 75339 · 75340 · 75342 · 75343 · 75344 75353 · 75354 · 75355 · 75356 · 75357 75358 · 75359 · 75360 · 75364 · 75367 75368 · 75370 · 75371 · 75372 · 75373 75374 · 75376 · 75378 · 75379 · 75380 75381 · 75382 · 75386 · 75387 · 75388 75389 · 75390 · 75391 · 75392 · 75393 75394 · 75395 · 75396 · 75397 · 75398

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kaufman County Fwsd 4a (TX1290056) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaufman County Fwsd 4a water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Kaufman County Fwsd 4a has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Kaufman County Fwsd 4a serve?

Kaufman County Fwsd 4a serves approximately 7,317 people across 120 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Kaufman County Fwsd 4a get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
2,146
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 2023-07-01 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: 7,317
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?
Kaufman County Fwsd 4a meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kaufman County Fwsd 4a serve?
Kaufman County Fwsd 4a serves approximately 7,317 people with drinking water across 120 ZIP codes.
What is Kaufman County Fwsd 4a's water source?
Kaufman County Fwsd 4a draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kaufman County Fwsd 4a's service area?
The Kaufman County Fwsd 4a service area has a median household income of $64,590. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kaufman County Fwsd 4a get its water?
Kaufman County Fwsd 4a'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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