Water System Report TX

Marbridge Foundation

EPA ID: TX2270039 · 247 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Marbridge Foundation stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 247 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

247
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$590K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marbridge Foundation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$170,651
Median Household Income
25,862
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
25%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marbridge Foundation serves a community with a median household income of $170,651 and an estimated 25,862 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Marbridge Foundation'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Travis 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

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 37% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 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 Springlake
247 people
B 9 violations
0 violations
City of Rochester
248 people
A 19 violations
C 0 violations
Holiday Harbor
249 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,850
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,750 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Marbridge Foundation (EPA ID: TX2270039) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 247 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marbridge Foundation (TX2270039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marbridge Foundation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Marbridge Foundation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Marbridge Foundation serve?

Marbridge Foundation serves approximately 247 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Marbridge Foundation 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
3
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
30
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 247
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?
Marbridge Foundation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Marbridge Foundation serve?
Marbridge Foundation serves approximately 247 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Marbridge Foundation's water source?
Marbridge Foundation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Marbridge Foundation's service area?
The Marbridge Foundation service area has a median household income of $170,651. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Marbridge Foundation get its water?
Marbridge Foundation'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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