Water System Report TX

Kendall West Utility

EPA ID: TX1300033 · 4,062 people served · 3 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Kendall West Utility has supplied tap water to 4,062 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

4,062
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$397K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kendall West Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,777
Median Household Income
69,335
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kendall West Utility serves a community with a median household income of $80,777 and an estimated 69,335 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Kendall West Utility'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Kendall 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

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% 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. 12 detections recorded. 5 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Kendall West Utility (EPA ID: TX1300033) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,062 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Kendall West Utility (TX1300033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendall West Utility water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Kendall West Utility serve?

Kendall West Utility serves approximately 4,062 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Kendall West Utility 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
286
Unknown Material
521
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,062
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?
Kendall West Utility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kendall West Utility serve?
Kendall West Utility serves approximately 4,062 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Kendall West Utility's water source?
Kendall West Utility draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kendall West Utility's service area?
The Kendall West Utility service area has a median household income of $80,777. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kendall West Utility get its water?
Kendall West Utility'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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