Historical Compliance Records TX

Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1830011 ยท 2,334 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation (TX1830011): 1 violation on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation, 1 violation is listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,334 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,334
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,725
Median Household Income
7,953
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
37%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $54,725 and about 7,953 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 37% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1830011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,334 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation (TX1830011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation serve?

Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,334 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation serve? ▼
Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,334 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation's water source? ▼
Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $54,725 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 37% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation get its water? ▼
Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation: 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1830011/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Panola-bethany Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1830011) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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