City of Tenaha
EPA ID: TX2100002 · 1,746 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Per EPA records, City of Tenaha: 10 unresolved violations, 1,746 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2023) to 15 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tenaha Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The City of Tenaha serves a community with a median household income of $45,278 and an estimated 5,720 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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?
City of Tenaha'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.
About 2% of homes in Shelby County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Tenaha compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment 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
City of Tenaha (EPA ID: TX2100002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,746 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 22, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 12, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75974 | 0.0105 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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 Tenaha (TX2100002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Tenaha water safe to drink?
City of Tenaha has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Tenaha serve?
City of Tenaha serves approximately 1,746 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Tenaha get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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City of Tenaha (EPA ID: TX2100002) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.