City of Tenaha
EPA ID: TX2100002 ยท 1,746 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Tenaha (TX2100002): 14 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Tenaha, 14 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,746 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tenaha Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Tenaha have a median household income of $47,473 and about 2,976 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Tenaha'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 Tenaha (EPA ID: TX2100002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,746 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75954 in Joaquin.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 archived, 2 addressed, and 12 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 23, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 2, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 5, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 22, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 6 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0007 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 75954 - Joaquin
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Tenaha (TX2100002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Tenaha water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Tenaha. 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 Tenaha serve?
City of Tenaha serves approximately 1,746 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Tenaha get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Tenaha (TX): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2100002/
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