Water System Report TX

Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2100013 · 1,500 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,500.

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

1,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$118K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2024) to 10 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,007
Median Household Income
12,651
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $54,007 and an estimated 12,651 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?

Groundwater

Sand Hills 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Shelby 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2100013) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75935 in Center.

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 Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation (TX2100013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation serve?

Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,500 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Sand Hills 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
521
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.
Population served: 1,500
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?
Sand Hills 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 Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation serve?
Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Sand Hills 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 Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $54,007. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sand Hills Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Sand Hills 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.
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