Water System Report TX

Wharton County Wcid 2

EPA ID: TX2410001 · 2,200 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Wharton County Wcid 2 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 2,200 residents.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
2,200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wharton County Wcid 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,702
Median Household Income
4,376
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wharton County Wcid 2 serves a community with a median household income of $63,702 and an estimated 4,376 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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

Wharton County Wcid 2'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Wharton 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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
Flood Insurance $2,500
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Wharton County Wcid 2 (EPA ID: TX2410001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,200 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wharton County Wcid 2 (TX2410001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wharton County Wcid 2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Wharton County Wcid 2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wharton County Wcid 2 serve?

Wharton County Wcid 2 serves approximately 2,200 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Wharton County Wcid 2 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
988
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,200
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

Is water from Wharton County Wcid 2 safe to drink?
Wharton County Wcid 2 earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Wharton County Wcid 2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wharton County Wcid 2 serve?
Wharton County Wcid 2 serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Wharton County Wcid 2's water source?
Wharton County Wcid 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wharton County Wcid 2's service area?
The Wharton County Wcid 2 service area has a median household income of $63,702. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wharton County Wcid 2 get its water?
Wharton County Wcid 2'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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