City of Shepherd
EPA ID: TX2040001 · 3,411 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Shepherd (TX2040001): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Shepherd, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 3,411 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Shepherd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Shepherd have a median household income of $78,705 and about 7,548 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
City of Shepherd'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 Shepherd (EPA ID: TX2040001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,411 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77371 in Shepherd.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 15, 2025 | 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 |
| July 2, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 23, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 8, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 4, 2021 | Public Notice | 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) | 4 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 77371 - Shepherd
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Shepherd (TX2040001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Shepherd water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Shepherd. 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 Shepherd serve?
City of Shepherd serves approximately 3,411 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Shepherd get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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