Melrose Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX1740006 · 4,767 people served · 7 ZIP codes
EPA data: Melrose Water Supply Corporation — zero violations, five years, 4,767 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2021) to 12 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Melrose Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Melrose Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $52,640 and an estimated 59,522 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Melrose 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.
About 2% of homes in Nacogdoches 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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Melrose Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1740006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,767 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 3 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
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)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 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.
- 75937 — Chireno
- 75944 — Etoile
- 75961 — Nacogdoches
- 75962 — Nacogdoches
- 75963 — Nacogdoches
- 75964 — Nacogdoches
- 75965 — Nacogdoches
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Melrose Water Supply Corporation (TX1740006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melrose Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Melrose Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Melrose Water Supply Corporation serve?
Melrose Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 4,767 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Melrose Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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