Water System Report TX

South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight

EPA ID: TX2010049 · 726 people served · 4 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight has supplied tap water to 726 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

726
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
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 17 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,509
Median Household Income
30,390
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight serves a community with a median household income of $68,509 and an estimated 30,390 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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?

Groundwater

South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Rusk 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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.
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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 $900
Water Filtration $375
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,525

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 $1,525 (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

South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight (EPA ID: TX2010049) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 726 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight (TX2010049) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight serve?

South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight serves approximately 726 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight 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
238
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 2023-01-01 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: 726
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?
South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight serve?
South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight serves approximately 726 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight's water source?
South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight's service area?
The South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight service area has a median household income of $68,509. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight get its water?
South Rusk County Water Supply Corporation Compton Mcknight'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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