Water System Report TX

Yancey Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1630021 ยท 12,186 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Yancey Water Supply Corporation (TX1630021): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Yancey Water Supply Corporation has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 12,186 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,186
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0035 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$102,724
Median Household Income
134,500
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
52th
Poverty Percentile
36th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Yancey Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $102,724 and an estimated 134,500 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Yancey 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
34th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,438
PFAS Treatment $188
Water Filtration $113
Total Estimated Cost $1,738

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,738 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Yancey Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1630021) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 12,186 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0035 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Yancey Water Supply Corporation (TX1630021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yancey Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Yancey Water Supply Corporation in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Yancey Water Supply Corporation serve?

Yancey Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 12,186 people across 9 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Yancey 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
232

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Yancey 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 Yancey Water Supply Corporation serve?
Yancey Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 12,186 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Yancey Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Yancey Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Yancey Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0035 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Yancey Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Yancey Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $102,724. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Yancey Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Yancey 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Yancey Water Supply Corporation, TX: Serves 12K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1630021/
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