Current Noncompliance TX 20 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

M S Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1550037 ยท 744 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for M S Water Supply Corporation (TX1550037): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, M S Water Supply Corporation has 2 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 744 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

744
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
31
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
11
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,675
Median Household Income
6,984
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The M S Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $75,675 and an estimated 6,984 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

M S 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How M S Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Barium 19 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Barium at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2036 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2043 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,273

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,135
10 years
$22,270
20 years
$44,540

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $22,270 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

M S Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1550037) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 744 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 24 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 9, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 19 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2043 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2044 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2047 Other Violation 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 M S Water Supply Corporation (TX1550037) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M S Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does M S Water Supply Corporation serve?

M S Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 744 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does M S 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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in M S Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 2036. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 M S Water Supply Corporation serve?
M S Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 744 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is M S Water Supply Corporation's water source?
M S Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of M S Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The M S Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $75,675. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does M S Water Supply Corporation get its water?
M S 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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