Water System Report TX

City of Robert Lee

EPA ID: TX0410002 · 1,025 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Robert Lee reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,025.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
1,025
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 13 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Robert Lee Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$40,556
Median Household Income
1,706
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Robert Lee serves a community with a median household income of $40,556 and an estimated 1,706 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Surface Water

City of Robert Lee'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Coke 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 Robert Lee (EPA ID: TX0410002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,025 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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 City of Robert Lee (TX0410002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Robert Lee water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Robert Lee has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Robert Lee serve?

City of Robert Lee serves approximately 1,025 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Robert Lee get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
13
Galvanized — Replacement Required
270
Unknown Material
230
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,025
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 City of Robert Lee safe to drink?
City of Robert Lee has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Robert Lee meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Robert Lee serve?
City of Robert Lee serves approximately 1,025 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Robert Lee's water source?
City of Robert Lee draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Robert Lee's service area?
The City of Robert Lee service area has a median household income of $40,556. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Robert Lee get its water?
City of Robert Lee'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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