City of Franklin
EPA ID: TX1980003 · 1,610 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Franklin (TX1980003): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, City of Franklin encountered 1 violation, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 1,610 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Franklin Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Franklin serves a community with a median household income of $90,889 and an estimated 4,832 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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 Franklin'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Franklin compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
City of Franklin (EPA ID: TX1980003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,610 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77856 in Franklin.
Violation History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report 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 Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 77856 - Franklin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Franklin (TX1980003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Franklin water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Franklin; 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 City of Franklin serve?
City of Franklin serves approximately 1,610 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Franklin get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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