City of Oyster Creek
EPA ID: TX0200230 · 1,701 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Oyster Creek (TX0200230): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 3 EPA violations at City of Oyster Creek, affecting about 1,701 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Oyster Creek Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Oyster Creek serves a community with a median household income of $59,513 and an estimated 16,574 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Oyster Creek's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Oyster Creek compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections 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
City of Oyster Creek (EPA ID: TX0200230) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,701 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77541 in Freeport.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 2, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000637 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 77541 - Freeport
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Oyster Creek (TX0200230) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Oyster Creek water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does City of Oyster Creek serve?
City of Oyster Creek serves approximately 1,701 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Oyster Creek get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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