City of Howe
EPA ID: TX0910013 · 4,548 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Howe (TX0910013): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal data shows 1 unresolved violation at City of Howe - roughly 4,548 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Howe Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Howe serves a community with a median household income of $65,022 and an estimated 32,893 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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 Howe'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 Howe compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2010 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. 5 detections recorded.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 Howe (EPA ID: TX0910013) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,548 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 16 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2326 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2326 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00347 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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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Howe (TX0910013) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Howe water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record 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 Howe serve?
City of Howe serves approximately 4,548 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Howe get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Howe (TX): 18 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0910013/
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