Water System Report TX

Gray Utility Service

EPA ID: TX0360005 ยท 8,004 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gray Utility Service (TX0360005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Gray Utility Service - zero violations, five years, 8,004 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,004
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gray Utility Service Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$120,839
Median Household Income
28,411
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
14%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gray Utility Service serves a community with a median household income of $120,839 and an estimated 28,411 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gray Utility Service'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

21 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 32% 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. 8 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Gray Utility Service (EPA ID: TX0360005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 8,004 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77523 in Baytown.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Gray Utility Service (TX0360005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gray Utility Service water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Gray Utility Service in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Gray Utility Service serve?

Gray Utility Service serves approximately 8,004 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Gray Utility Service get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Gray Utility Service meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gray Utility Service serve?
Gray Utility Service serves approximately 8,004 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gray Utility Service's water source?
Gray Utility Service draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gray Utility Service's service area?
The Gray Utility Service service area has a median household income of $120,839. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gray Utility Service get its water?
Gray Utility Service'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.

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