Monitoring Violations TX

City of White Oak

EPA ID: TX0920006 · 6,469 people served · 4 ZIP codes

City of White Oak shows 3 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 6,469 people.

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

B · 80
Avg Safety Score
6,469
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00731 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of White Oak Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$71,746
Median Household Income
85,670
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of White Oak serves a community with a median household income of $71,746 and an estimated 85,670 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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 White Oak'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Gregg County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of White Oak compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Kenedy
6,454 people
A 9 violations
0 violations
C 47 violations
City of Gladewater
6,441 people
C 51 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,350
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of White Oak (EPA ID: TX0920006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,469 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (80/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

9 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 Chlorite Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 29, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 17, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
75693 0.00731 mg/L No N/A

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

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 White Oak (TX0920006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of White Oak water safe to drink?

City of White Oak has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of White Oak serve?

City of White Oak serves approximately 6,469 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of White Oak get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

7
Confirmed Lead
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
83
Unknown Material
2,429
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,469
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 White Oak safe to drink?
City of White Oak earns a B safety grade with 9 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of White Oak's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Fecal Coliform, Chlorite. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of White Oak serve?
City of White Oak serves approximately 6,469 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of White Oak's water source?
City of White Oak draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of White Oak's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00731 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of White Oak's service area?
The City of White Oak service area has a median household income of $71,746. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of White Oak get its water?
City of White Oak'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of White Oak (EPA ID: TX0920006) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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