Water System Report TX

Hardin Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1460009 · 6,132 people served · 7 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Hardin Water Supply Corporation shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 6,132 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
6,132
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000835 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$57,538
Median Household Income
58,645
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hardin Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $57,538 and an estimated 58,645 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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?

Groundwater

Hardin 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Liberty 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,814
Total Estimated Cost $1,814

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

Hardin Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1460009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,132 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

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

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
77561 0.000835 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: 6 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 Hardin Water Supply Corporation (TX1460009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardin Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hardin Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hardin Water Supply Corporation serve?

Hardin Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 6,132 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Hardin Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
290

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
2,267
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: 6,132
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 Hardin Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Hardin Water Supply Corporation 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?
Hardin Water Supply Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hardin Water Supply Corporation serve?
Hardin Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 6,132 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Hardin Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Hardin Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hardin Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000835 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hardin Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Hardin Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $57,538. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hardin Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Hardin 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.
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