City of Carthage
EPA ID: TX1830001 ยท 6,770 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Carthage (TX1830001): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: City of Carthage, 3 open violations, 6,770 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Carthage Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Carthage serves a community with a median household income of $63,960 and an estimated 12,999 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Carthage'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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Carthage compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 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
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 Carthage (EPA ID: TX1830001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,770 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75633 in Carthage.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 9, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 25, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 9, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 9, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 75633 - Carthage
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Carthage (TX1830001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Carthage water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 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 Carthage serve?
City of Carthage serves approximately 6,770 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Carthage get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #22 / 50 Most Unresolved Health Violations (Texas)
- #46 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Texas)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Carthage (TX): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1830001/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
City of Carthage (EPA ID: TX1830001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.