Water System Report TX

Camino Real

EPA ID: TX1460196 · 5,160 people served · 6 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Camino Real has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 5,160 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

5,160
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$219K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Camino Real Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,601
Median Household Income
158,660
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Camino Real serves a community with a median household income of $78,601 and an estimated 158,660 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

Camino Real'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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,933
Water Filtration $50
Total Estimated Cost $1,983

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

Camino Real (EPA ID: TX1460196) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,160 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs 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 Camino Real (TX1460196) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camino Real water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Camino Real serve?

Camino Real serves approximately 5,160 people across 6 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Camino Real 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
1,681
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,160
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?
Camino Real meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Camino Real serve?
Camino Real serves approximately 5,160 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Camino Real's water source?
Camino Real draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Camino Real's service area?
The Camino Real service area has a median household income of $78,601. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Camino Real get its water?
Camino Real'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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