City of Tatum
EPA ID: TX2010034 ยท 1,902 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Tatum (TX2010034): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: City of Tatum, 1 open violation, 1,902 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tatum Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Tatum have a median household income of $81,875 and about 7,317 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Tatum's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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 Tatum (EPA ID: TX2010034) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,902 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 32 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 2, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 19, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 18, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 14, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 23, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 17, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 22, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 14, 2023 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 24, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | 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) | 11 | No |
| TTHM | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records for City of Tatum (TX2010034) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Tatum water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record 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 Tatum serve?
City of Tatum serves approximately 1,902 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Tatum get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Tatum (TX): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2010034/
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What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
City of Tatum (EPA ID: TX2010034) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.