Water System Report TX

Martin County Fwsd 1

EPA ID: TX1590002 · 54 people served · 2 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Martin County Fwsd 1 ha supplied tap water to 54 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
54
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Martin County Fwsd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$196,875
Median Household Income
603
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Martin County Fwsd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $196,875 and an estimated 603 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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

Martin County Fwsd 1'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Martin 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

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Martin County Fwsd 1 (EPA ID: TX1590002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 54 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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 Martin County Fwsd 1 (TX1590002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martin County Fwsd 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Martin County Fwsd 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Martin County Fwsd 1 serve?

Martin County Fwsd 1 serves approximately 54 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Martin County Fwsd 1 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:

3
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
13
Unknown Material
6
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 54
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 Martin County Fwsd 1 safe to drink?
Martin County Fwsd 1 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Martin County Fwsd 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Martin County Fwsd 1 serve?
Martin County Fwsd 1 serves approximately 54 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Martin County Fwsd 1's water source?
Martin County Fwsd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Martin County Fwsd 1's service area?
The Martin County Fwsd 1 service area has a median household income of $196,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Martin County Fwsd 1 get its water?
Martin County Fwsd 1'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.

What You Can Do

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3

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