Current Noncompliance TX 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Tatum

EPA ID: TX2010034 ยท 1,902 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Tatum (TX2010034): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for City of Tatum - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 1,902 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,902
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
33
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
7
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,875
Median Household Income
7,317
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Tatum serves a community with a median household income of $81,875 and an estimated 7,317 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Tatum'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Tatum compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 6 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 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 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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

Water Filtration Flood Insurance
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $8,325

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,665
10 years
$23,330
20 years
$46,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $23,330 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 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

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 19, 2024 Lead and Copper 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
September 29, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 18, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 14, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 23, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 17, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
November 22, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 14, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 24, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 11 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 6 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

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.

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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 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

What contaminants are in City of Tatum's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Tatum serve?
City of Tatum serves approximately 1,902 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Tatum's water source?
City of Tatum draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Tatum's service area?
The City of Tatum service area has a median household income of $81,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Tatum get its water?
City of Tatum'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Tatum (EPA ID: TX2010034) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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