Kaufman County, Texas — public water systems

How does Kaufman County compare with other Texas counties?

Kaufman County has the 42nd-most active public water systems among the 309 counties listed for active Texas systems in EPA records; among the 234 with 3 or more systems, the median has 12. Its systems report 217,624 people served in total, the 28th-largest county figure in the state and 0.6% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 6,401 people, about 34% above the Texas average of 4,789. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Kaufman County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Kaufman County's active systems draw on purchased surface water (31, 91%) and surface water (3, 8.8%). Overall, none rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and all on surface water, compared with 78% and 21% across Texas. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. The county's largest system, City of Forney, draws primarily on purchased surface water.

What kinds of water systems operate in Kaufman County?

Kaufman County's active systems break down as 34 community systems (100%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. EPA lists their owner types as local government (100%).