City of Reklaw
EPA ID: TX0370039 · 660 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, City of Reklaw has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 660 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Reklaw Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Reklaw serves a community with a median household income of $61,250 and an estimated 539 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
City of Reklaw'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.
About 2% of homes in Cherokee 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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 Reklaw (EPA ID: TX0370039) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 660 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75784 in Reklaw.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 75784 — Reklaw
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Reklaw (TX0370039) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Reklaw water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Reklaw has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Reklaw serve?
City of Reklaw serves approximately 660 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Reklaw 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:
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.
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.