Historical Compliance Records TX

Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3

EPA ID: TX2280029 ยท 1,428 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 (TX2280029): 4 violations on record since 2021. Although 4 violations appeared on Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 1,428 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,428
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$52,991
Median Household Income
2,287
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 have a median household income of $52,991 and about 2,287 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 (EPA ID: TX2280029) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,428 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75845 in Groveton.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 4, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 (TX2280029) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 serve?

Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 serves approximately 1,428 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 serve? ▼
Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 serves approximately 1,428 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3's water source? ▼
Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 have a median household income of $52,991 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 get its water? ▼
Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3: 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2280029/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Trinity Rural Water Supply Corporation 3 (EPA ID: TX2280029) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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