Newton County, Texas — public water systems
At a glance
10 active public water systems are filed under Newton County, Texas in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 10,372 people served. The largest is South Newton WSC, which reports serving 3,729 people. 9 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 1 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
10
Population served
10.4K
Community systems
9
Groundwater share
100%
How does Newton County compare with other Texas counties?
Newton County has the 125th-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 10,372 people served in total, the 162nd-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,037 people, well below 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 Newton County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Newton County's active systems draw on groundwater (10, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 78% and 21% across Texas. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, South Newton WSC, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Newton County?
Newton County's active systems break down as 9 community systems (90%) and 1 transient non-community systems (10%). 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. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as local government (70%) and private (30%).
Water systems in Newton County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Newton WSC | Newton | 3,729 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | City of Newton | Newton | 2,724 | Community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Toledo Village WSC | Newton | 1,570 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Burkeville WSC | Newton | 699 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Bon Wier WSC | Newton | 494 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Jamestown WSC | Newton | 425 | Community | Groundwater |
| 7 | East Texas Baptist Encampment | Newton | 400 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 8 | Tall Timbers WSC | Newton | 234 | Community | Groundwater |
| 9 | Goshen Erets | Newton | 52 | Community | Groundwater |
| 10 | Shady Lane Subdivision | Newton | 45 | Community | Groundwater |
Newton County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Newton County, Texas?
EPA's SDWIS records file 10 active public water systems under Newton County, Texas: 9 community systems (90%) and 1 transient non-community systems (10%).
Who supplies drinking water in Newton County, TX?
The largest community water systems filed under Newton County are South Newton WSC (3,729 people served), City of Newton (2,724 people served) and Toledo Village WSC (1,570 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Newton County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 10 active public water systems in Newton County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, South Newton WSC, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Newton County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 9 community systems are filed under Newton County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Newton County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Newton County, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/newton (data as of October 1, 2026).