City of Avery
EPA ID: TX1940005 · 408 people served · 1 ZIP code
Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Avery reported no EPA violations for its service population of 408.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Avery Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Avery serves a community with a median household income of $53,359 and an estimated 2,282 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
City of Avery's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Red River 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
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System Overview
City of Avery (EPA ID: TX1940005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 408 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75554 in Avery.
Violation History
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
- 75554 — Avery
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Avery (TX1940005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Avery water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Avery has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Avery serve?
City of Avery serves approximately 408 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Avery get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.