Water System Report TX

City of Roxton

EPA ID: TX1390014 · 538 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Roxton carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 538 residents.

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

538
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$200K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,000
Median Household Income
868
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Roxton serves a community with a median household income of $87,000 and an estimated 868 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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 Roxton'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lamar 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

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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 Roxton (EPA ID: TX1390014) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 538 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75477 in Roxton.

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.

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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 Roxton (TX1390014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Roxton water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Roxton serve?

City of Roxton serves approximately 538 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Roxton 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
62

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
297
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 538
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

Should I use a water filter?
City of Roxton 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 Roxton serve?
City of Roxton serves approximately 538 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Roxton's water source?
City of Roxton 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 Roxton's service area?
The City of Roxton service area has a median household income of $87,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Roxton get its water?
City of Roxton'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.
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