Water System Report TX

Greenwood Water System

EPA ID: TX1650078 · 915 people served · 12 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Greenwood Water System: clean, five years, 915 residents.

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

915
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 20 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Greenwood Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,232
Median Household Income
169,149
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
42th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greenwood Water System serves a community with a median household income of $95,232 and an estimated 169,149 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Greenwood Water System'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
76th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Midland County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 76th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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. 54 detections recorded. 16 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Strawn
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B 8 violations
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918 people
A 2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $750
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $483
Total Estimated Cost $1,833

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 $1,833 (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

Greenwood Water System (EPA ID: TX1650078) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 915 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 2 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 10 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 Greenwood Water System (TX1650078) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwood Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Greenwood Water System serve?

Greenwood Water System serves approximately 915 people across 12 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Greenwood Water System 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
238
Unknown Material
65
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: 915
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?
Greenwood Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Greenwood Water System serve?
Greenwood Water System serves approximately 915 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Greenwood Water System's water source?
Greenwood Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Greenwood Water System's service area?
The Greenwood Water System service area has a median household income of $95,232. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Greenwood Water System get its water?
Greenwood Water System'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.
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