Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

City of Hamlin

EPA ID: TX1270002 ยท 2,164 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Hamlin (TX1270002): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. While 3 violations did appear in City of Hamlin's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 2,164 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,164
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0077 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$70K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,940
Median Household Income
5,670
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Hamlin have a median household income of $53,940 and about 5,670 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Hamlin'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
17th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

68 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

1 violation
31 violations
City of George West
2,159 people
11 violations
City of De Leon
2,171 people
10 violations
4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $500
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Hamlin (EPA ID: TX1270002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,164 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
May 1, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0077 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for City of Hamlin (TX1270002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hamlin water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Hamlin; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Hamlin serve?

City of Hamlin serves approximately 2,164 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Hamlin get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does City of Hamlin serve? ▼
City of Hamlin serves approximately 2,164 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Hamlin's water source? ▼
City of Hamlin draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Hamlin's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0077 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Hamlin? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Hamlin have a median household income of $53,940 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Hamlin get its water? ▼
City of Hamlin'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Hamlin (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1270002/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Hamlin (EPA ID: TX1270002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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