North Runnels Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX2000005 · 2,766 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Based on the latest federal compliance data, North Runnels Water Supply Corporation has 9 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 2,766 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 14 (2021) to 17 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Runnels Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The North Runnels Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $68,021 and an estimated 14,392 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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?
North Runnels Water Supply Corporation'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 4% of homes in Runnels 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
Detected Contaminants
How North Runnels Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
E. coli at 22 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 18 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 19 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
NORTH RUNNELS WSC (EPA ID: TX2000005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,766 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 31, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 21, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 22 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 18 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 13 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79567 | 0.00155 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 76821 — Ballinger
- 76882 — Talpa
- 79530 — Lawn
- 79541 — Ovalo
- 79562 — Tuscola
- 79566 — Wingate
- 79567 — Winters
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Runnels Water Supply Corporation (TX2000005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Runnels Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
North Runnels Water Supply Corporation has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does North Runnels Water Supply Corporation serve?
North Runnels Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,766 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does North Runnels Water Supply Corporation 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:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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