Doucette Water System
EPA ID: TX2290004 · 399 people served · 1 ZIP code
Zero EPA violations over five years — Doucette Water System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 399.
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 Map
Coverage area for Doucette Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Doucette Water System serves a community with a median household income of $48,903 and an estimated 2,456 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?
Doucette Water System'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 Tyler 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
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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
Doucette Water System (EPA ID: TX2290004) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 399 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75938 in Colmesneil.
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
- 75938 — Colmesneil
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Doucette Water System (TX2290004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doucette Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Doucette Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Doucette Water System serve?
Doucette Water System serves approximately 399 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Doucette Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.