Current Noncompliance TX

City of Hawkins

EPA ID: TX2500001 ยท 1,302 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Hawkins (TX2500001): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for City of Hawkins shows 2 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 1,302 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,302
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$187K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Hawkins Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,438
Median Household Income
8,195
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hawkins serves a community with a median household income of $58,438 and an estimated 8,195 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Hawkins'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Hawkins compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Hawkins (EPA ID: TX2500001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,302 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75765 in Hawkins.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment 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 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.0026 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Hawkins (TX2500001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hawkins water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Hawkins serve?

City of Hawkins serves approximately 1,302 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Hawkins get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Hawkins's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Hawkins serve?
City of Hawkins serves approximately 1,302 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Hawkins's water source?
City of Hawkins draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Hawkins's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Hawkins's service area?
The City of Hawkins service area has a median household income of $58,438. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Hawkins get its water?
City of Hawkins'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Hawkins (TX): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2500001/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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