Water System Report TX

Blue Ridge Water System

EPA ID: TX1840159 · 285 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA data: Blue Ridge Water System — zero violations, five years, 285 served.

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

285
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$355K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 7 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$104,723
Median Household Income
83,084
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Ridge Water System serves a community with a median household income of $104,723 and an estimated 83,084 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Blue Ridge 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Parker 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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. 21 detections recorded. 5 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,050
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $1,950 (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

Blue Ridge Water System (EPA ID: TX1840159) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 285 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blue Ridge Water System (TX1840159) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Ridge Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Blue Ridge Water System serve?

Blue Ridge Water System serves approximately 285 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Blue Ridge 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
0
Unknown Material
110
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 285
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?
Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge Water System serve?
Blue Ridge Water System serves approximately 285 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Blue Ridge Water System's water source?
Blue Ridge Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Ridge Water System's service area?
The Blue Ridge Water System service area has a median household income of $104,723. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blue Ridge Water System get its water?
Blue Ridge 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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