Water System Report TX

City of Tehuacana

EPA ID: TX1470013 · 224 people served · 3 ZIP codes

City of Tehuacana carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 224 residents.

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

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
224
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 12 (2024) to 10 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$56,354
Median Household Income
12,151
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Tehuacana serves a community with a median household income of $56,354 and an estimated 12,151 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?

Groundwater

City of Tehuacana'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Limestone 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 TEHUACANA (EPA ID: TX1470013) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 224 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
76686 0.0011 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 2 additional ZIPs 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 City of Tehuacana (TX1470013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Tehuacana water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Tehuacana serve?

City of Tehuacana serves approximately 224 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Tehuacana get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
166
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 224
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 Tehuacana safe to drink?
City of Tehuacana earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Tehuacana 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 Tehuacana serve?
City of Tehuacana serves approximately 224 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Tehuacana's water source?
City of Tehuacana draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Tehuacana's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Tehuacana's service area?
The City of Tehuacana service area has a median household income of $56,354. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Tehuacana get its water?
City of Tehuacana'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.
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