Water System Report TX

Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX0190014 · 963 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 963 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
963
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$129K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$58,147
Median Household Income
5,276
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $58,147 and an estimated 5,276 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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?

Surface Water

Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Bowie County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0190014) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 963 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75559 in De Kalb.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation (TX0190014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation serve?

Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 963 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
322
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 963
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation serve?
Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 963 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $58,147. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Oak Grove Water Supply Corporation's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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