Water System Report TX

Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2010005 · 2,346 people served · 8 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation delivers safe water to 2,346 residents.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
2,346
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$150K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 43 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$67,031
Median Household Income
49,467
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $67,031 and an estimated 49,467 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?

Groundwater

Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation'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
31th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
28th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Panola 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% 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. 2 detections recorded.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $857
Water Filtration $386
PFAS Treatment $143
Total Estimated Cost $1,386

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 $1,386 (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

Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2010005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,346 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation (TX2010005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation serve?

Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,346 people across 8 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation 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
784
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 2,346
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

Is water from Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation serve?
Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,346 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $67,031. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation'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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