High Mesa Water
EPA ID: TX2150024 · 53 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five clean years on EPA record — High Mesa Water, 53 residents served.
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 2 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The High Mesa Water serves a community with a median household income of $53,659 and an estimated 8,626 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
High Mesa Water'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 1% of homes in Stephens 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. 1 detection 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
High Mesa Water (EPA ID: TX2150024) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 53 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 76424 in Breckenridge.
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
- 76424 — Breckenridge
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for High Mesa Water (TX2150024) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Mesa Water water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, High Mesa Water has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does High Mesa Water serve?
High Mesa Water serves approximately 53 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does High Mesa Water get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.