Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South
EPA ID: TX1770007 · 2,973 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South (TX1770007): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South, whose service population is approximately 2,973 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South have a median household income of $64,007 and about 18,072 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.
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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
Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South (EPA ID: TX1770007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,973 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 22, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 2, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 19, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 10, 2022 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 25, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 29, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 27, 2021 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 2, 2021 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 79534 - Mc Caulley
- 79543 - Roby
- 79545 - Roscoe
- 79546 - Rotan
- 79556 - Sweetwater
- 79560 - Sylvester
- 79561 - Trent
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South (TX1770007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South serve?
Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South serves approximately 2,973 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bitter Creek Water Supply Corporation South Water Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1770007/
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