Water System Report TX

City of Centerville

EPA ID: TX1450002 · 903 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, City of Centerville kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 903 people served.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
903
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$69,024
Median Household Income
4,550
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Centerville serves a community with a median household income of $69,024 and an estimated 4,550 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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?

Groundwater

City of Centerville'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
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Leon 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 26 violations
0 violations
City of Scotland
900 people
A 0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Centerville (EPA ID: TX1450002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 903 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

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

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.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Centerville (TX1450002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Centerville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Centerville serve?

City of Centerville serves approximately 903 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Centerville 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
45
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
511
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 903
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 City of Centerville safe to drink?
City of Centerville earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Centerville 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 Centerville serve?
City of Centerville serves approximately 903 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Centerville's water source?
City of Centerville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Centerville's service area?
The City of Centerville service area has a median household income of $69,024. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Centerville get its water?
City of Centerville'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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