Water System Report TX

Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2340006 · 3,324 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation (TX2340006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 3,324 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,324
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$211K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,266
Median Household Income
11,087
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $76,266 and an estimated 11,087 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Groundwater

Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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

Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2340006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,324 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 the full compliance record for Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation (TX2340006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation serve?

Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 3,324 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation serve?
Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 3,324 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $76,266. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation'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.

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