City of Tahoka
EPA ID: TX1530002 · 2,459 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Tahoka (TX1530002): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 4 violations as unresolved at City of Tahoka - roughly 2,459 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tahoka Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Tahoka have a median household income of $56,182 and about 3,021 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Tahoka'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Tahoka (EPA ID: TX1530002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,459 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 79373 in Tahoka.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 2, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 7, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 2, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 30, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0032 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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.
- 79373 - Tahoka
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Tahoka (TX1530002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Tahoka water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does City of Tahoka serve?
City of Tahoka serves approximately 2,459 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Tahoka get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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