Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

City of Cushing

EPA ID: TX1740001 ยท 1,007 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Cushing (TX1740001): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for City of Cushing show 2 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 1,007 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,007
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$176K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,719
Median Household Income
3,158
Service Area Population
62%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Cushing serves a community with a median household income of $69,719 and an estimated 3,158 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Cushing'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Cushing compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1011 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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1,005 people
0 violations
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1,002 people
3 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Cushing (EPA ID: TX1740001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,007 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 1011 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Contaminant 1011 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1011 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Cushing (TX1740001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Cushing water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Cushing. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Cushing serve?

City of Cushing serves approximately 1,007 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Cushing get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Cushing's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1011, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Cushing serve?
City of Cushing serves approximately 1,007 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Cushing's water source?
City of Cushing draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Cushing's service area?
The City of Cushing service area has a median household income of $69,719. EPA EJScreen data classifies 62% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Cushing get its water?
City of Cushing'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Cushing (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1740001/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Cushing (EPA ID: TX1740001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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