City of Shallowater
EPA ID: TX1520003 · 3,119 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compliance tracking for City of Shallowater shows 49 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 3,119 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Shallowater Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Shallowater serves a community with a median household income of $93,320 and an estimated 5,831 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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?
City of Shallowater'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 1% of homes in Lubbock 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 City of Shallowater compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
City of Shallowater (EPA ID: TX1520003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,119 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79363 in Shallowater.
Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)
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 20, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 18, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 13, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Nickel | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Nickel | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 9, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 17, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 8, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 21 | No |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 10 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 7 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 2 | Yes |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))
Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.
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Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79363 | 0.00229 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 79363 — Shallowater
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Shallowater (TX1520003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Shallowater water safe to drink?
City of Shallowater 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 City of Shallowater serve?
City of Shallowater serves approximately 3,119 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Shallowater 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:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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