Water System Report TX

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
4,767
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$52,640
Median Household Income
59,522
Service Area Population
62%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

0 violations
B 19 violations
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $250
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

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

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

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.

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

Is water from Melrose Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Melrose Water Supply Corporation 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?
Melrose 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 Melrose Water Supply Corporation serve?
Melrose Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 4,767 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Melrose Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Melrose Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Melrose Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Melrose Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $52,640. EPA EJScreen data classifies 62% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Melrose Water Supply Corporation get its water?
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.

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3

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