Health Violations Found TX 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Grand Prairie

EPA ID: TX0570048 · 201,843 people served · 12 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: City of Grand Prairie, 7 open violations, 201,843 people served.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
201,843
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
31
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
9
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2023) to 14 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$69,708
Median Household Income
549,910
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Grand Prairie serves a community with a median household income of $69,708 and an estimated 549,910 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

City of Grand Prairie'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tarrant County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Grand Prairie compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 75 detections recorded. 16 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 5 exceed state limits.

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 →

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

B 48 violations
B 4 violations
City of Georgetown
191,639 people
A 16 violations
Mcallen Public Utility
189,957 people
A 0 violations
City of Mckinney
224,043 people
A 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,250
PFAS Treatment $542
Water Filtration $325
Total Estimated Cost $2,117

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,117 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

City of Grand Prairie (EPA ID: TX0570048) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 201,843 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

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

Violation History

3 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 7 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 6, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 5, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Resolved
October 6, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
June 18, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 5, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 9 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
75050 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
75051 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
75052 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
75053 0.0012 mg/L No N/A
75054 0.0012 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 11 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Grand Prairie (TX0570048) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Grand Prairie water safe to drink?

City of Grand Prairie has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does City of Grand Prairie serve?

City of Grand Prairie serves approximately 201,843 people across 12 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Grand Prairie get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(972)-237-8055
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Address
300 W. Main St, City Hall East

Contact information from City of Grand Prairie Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.

Source: City of Grand Prairie Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from City of Grand Prairie Consumer Confidence Report:
The TCEQ completed a source water assessment and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for our water system are based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. The susceptibility of our purchase water sources is not included in this assessment.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
580
Detections
61
Latest sample
2/3/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 82 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 82 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBA 12.2 ppt
PFPeA 11.7 ppt
PFHxA 11.5 ppt
PFBS 5.1 ppt
PFOA 4.9 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead service line replacement plan from City of Grand Prairie Consumer Confidence Report:
The City of Grand Prairie has developed an inventory of both city-owned and customer-owned service lines. This inventory serves as a crucial foundation for water systems to address a significant source of lead in drinking water. To access the inventory, please visit https://www.gptx.org/waterlines.

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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
189
Unknown Material
51,120
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 201,843
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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Hard water detected in City of Grand Prairie

Your utility reported water hardness of 170 ppm CaCO₃ (9.9 grains per gallon) in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report. This is in the moderately hard range and may cause scale buildup, reduced appliance lifespan, and dry skin or hair.

Solutions for hard water

There are three common approaches to treating hard water: salt-based ion-exchange softeners (most effective, require salt refills), salt-free conditioners (lower maintenance, scale prevention only), and reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink (cooking and drinking water only). Aquasana, EcoWater, Pelican, and SpringWell are among the major US brands.

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Hardness data parsed from this utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report. Severity bands per USGS hard water classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Grand Prairie safe to drink?
City of Grand Prairie earns a B safety grade with 31 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Grand Prairie's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Grand Prairie serve?
City of Grand Prairie serves approximately 201,843 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is City of Grand Prairie's water source?
City of Grand Prairie draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Grand Prairie's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Grand Prairie's service area?
The City of Grand Prairie service area has a median household income of $69,708. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Grand Prairie get its water?
City of Grand Prairie'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Grand Prairie (EPA ID: TX0570048) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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