City of Broaddus
EPA ID: TX2030003 · 406 people served · 1 ZIP code
Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, City of Broaddus stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 406 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Broaddus Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Broaddus serves a community with a median household income of $66,181 and an estimated 1,440 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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?
City of Broaddus'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.
About 4% of homes in San Augustine 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
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System Overview
City of Broaddus (EPA ID: TX2030003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 406 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75929 in Broaddus.
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
- 75929 — Broaddus
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Broaddus (TX2030003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Broaddus water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Broaddus has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Broaddus serve?
City of Broaddus serves approximately 406 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Broaddus 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:
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.
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.