Health Violations Found TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Lincoln Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1440006 · 750 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Unlike fully compliant utilities, Lincoln Water Supply Corporation has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 750 residents.

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

A · 98
Avg Safety Score
750
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00138 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$236K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$59,931
Median Household Income
12,269
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lincoln Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $59,931 and an estimated 12,269 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lincoln Water Supply Corporation'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lee 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lincoln Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Deport
750 people
0 violations
B 39 violations
City of Barstow
750 people
A 16 violations
City of Bardwell
747 people
A 5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Lincoln Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1440006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (98/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 2, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
78948 0.00138 mg/L No N/A

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 Lincoln Water Supply Corporation (TX1440006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Lincoln Water Supply Corporation has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Lincoln Water Supply Corporation serve?

Lincoln Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 750 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Lincoln Water Supply Corporation 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
278
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.
Population served: 750
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

Is water from Lincoln Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Lincoln Water Supply Corporation earns a A safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Lincoln Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Lincoln Water Supply Corporation serve?
Lincoln Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 750 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lincoln Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Lincoln Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lincoln Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00138 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lincoln Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Lincoln Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $59,931. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lincoln Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Lincoln Water Supply Corporation'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Lincoln Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1440006) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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