Water System Report TX

City of Strawn

EPA ID: TX1820005 · 916 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA data: City of Strawn — zero violations, five years, 916 served.

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

916
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$25,738
Median Household Income
1,194
Service Area Population
73%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
85th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Strawn serves a community with a median household income of $25,738 and an estimated 1,194 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 73% 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 Strawn'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Stephens 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 44% 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 $2,500
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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 STRAWN (EPA ID: TX1820005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 916 people from surface water sources.

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

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 Strawn (TX1820005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Strawn water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Strawn serve?

City of Strawn serves approximately 916 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Strawn get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
413
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: 916
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 Strawn 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 Strawn serve?
City of Strawn serves approximately 916 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Strawn's water source?
City of Strawn 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 Strawn's service area?
The City of Strawn service area has a median household income of $25,738. EPA EJScreen data classifies 73% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Strawn get its water?
City of Strawn'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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