Water System Report TX

East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2

EPA ID: TX1630020 · 2,505 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2, 2,505 residents served.

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

2,505
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
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 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,636
Median Household Income
49,182
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 serves a community with a median household income of $70,636 and an estimated 49,182 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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

East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2'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
38th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Medina 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
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

A 11 violations
0 violations
A 6 violations
City of Merkel
2,494 people
0 violations
City of Hooks
2,518 people
A 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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

East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 (EPA ID: TX1630020) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,505 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 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: 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 East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 (TX1630020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 serve?

East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 serves approximately 2,505 people across 6 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 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
818
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,505
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?
East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 serve?
East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 serves approximately 2,505 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2's water source?
East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2's service area?
The East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 service area has a median household income of $70,636. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2 get its water?
East Medina County Special Utility District Unit 2'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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