Jim Hogg County Wcid 2
EPA ID: TX1240001 · 5,397 people served · 2 ZIP codes
While corrective steps may be in progress, Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 currently shows 14 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 5,397.
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 2 (2022) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 serves a community with a median household income of $42,811 and an estimated 4,886 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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?
Jim Hogg County Wcid 2'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 0% of homes in Jim Hogg 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
Detected Contaminants
How Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Barium at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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
Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 (EPA ID: TX1240001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,397 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 24, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 15, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 11 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78361 | 0.001 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 (TX1240001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 water safe to drink?
Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 has recorded 11 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 serve?
Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 serves approximately 5,397 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Jim Hogg County Wcid 2 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.
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 →
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.
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