Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck
EPA ID: TX2040009 · 740 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck (TX2040009): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Even though Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck accumulated 3 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 740 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck serves a community with a median household income of $78,705 and an estimated 7,548 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck (EPA ID: TX2040009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 740 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77371 in Shepherd.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 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 |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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.
- 77371 - Shepherd
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck (TX2040009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck serve?
Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck serves approximately 740 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Livingston Lake Run a Muck (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2040009/
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