El Camino Bay Water System
EPA ID: TX2020013 · 266 people served · 1 ZIP code
El Camino Bay Water System's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 266 residents year after year.
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 10 (2024) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for El Camino Bay Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The El Camino Bay Water System serves a community with a median household income of $60,184 and an estimated 5,218 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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?
El Camino Bay Water System'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 1% of homes in Sabine 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
El Camino Bay Water System (EPA ID: TX2020013) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 266 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75948 in Hemphill.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
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
- 75948 — Hemphill
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for El Camino Bay Water System (TX2020013) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Camino Bay Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, El Camino Bay Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does El Camino Bay Water System serve?
El Camino Bay Water System serves approximately 266 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does El Camino Bay Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.