Lakeside Water Supply 5
EPA ID: TX2290042 · 135 people served · 1 ZIP code
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Lakeside Water Supply 5 has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 135 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
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 Lakeside Water Supply 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lakeside Water Supply 5 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?
Lakeside Water Supply 5'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
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
Lakeside Water Supply 5 (EPA ID: TX2290042) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 135 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 Lakeside Water Supply 5 (TX2290042) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeside Water Supply 5 water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lakeside Water Supply 5 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lakeside Water Supply 5 serve?
Lakeside Water Supply 5 serves approximately 135 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Lakeside Water Supply 5 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.