Health Violations Found TX 14 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2040024 · 2,163 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation carries 10 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 2,163 people fall within its service area.

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

C · 62
Avg Safety Score
2,163
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$187K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$55,599
Median Household Income
47,368
Service Area Population
85%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $55,599 and an estimated 47,368 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 85% 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

Pb & Sc 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Walker 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Barium 13 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Barium at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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. 9 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Hamlin
2,164 people
B 10 violations
City of George West
2,159 people
B 37 violations
City of De Leon
2,171 people
C 50 violations
0 violations
C 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,600
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $367
Total Estimated Cost $2,367

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,368

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,350
10 years
$24,700
20 years
$49,400

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,367 (one-time) vs. $24,700 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

PB & SC WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (EPA ID: TX2040024) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,163 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)

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

Violation History

14 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 10 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 24, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 13 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation (TX2040024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation has recorded 14 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 Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation serve?

Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,163 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Pb & Sc 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
1
Unknown Material
795
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 2022-01-01 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: 2,163
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation has a C safety grade based on 26 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Barium, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation serve?
Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,163 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Pb & Sc 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 Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $55,599. EPA EJScreen data classifies 85% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Pb & Sc 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Pb & Sc Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2040024) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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