City of Tenaha
EPA ID: TX2100002 · 1,746 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Tenaha (TX2100002): 14 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, City of Tenaha: 14 unresolved violations, 1,746 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Tenaha Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Tenaha serves a community with a median household income of $47,473 and an estimated 2,976 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Tenaha compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 2, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 5, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 22, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000739 mg/L | No | N/A |
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 the full compliance record 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
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