Water System Report TX

South Grayson Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX0910064 · 6,750 people served · 8 ZIP codes

EPA data: South Grayson Special Utility District — zero violations, five years, 6,750 served.

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

6,750
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$276K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 16 (2024) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Grayson Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,161
Median Household Income
97,914
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
46th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Grayson Special Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $84,161 and an estimated 97,914 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Grayson Special Utility District'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
39th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
14th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grayson 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 47% 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. 11 detections 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
A 5 violations
City of Carthage
6,770 people
B 32 violations
A 6 violations
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6,690 people
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,829
PFAS Treatment $429
Water Filtration $171
Total Estimated Cost $2,429

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 $2,429 (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

South Grayson Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX0910064) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,750 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

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.

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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 South Grayson Special Utility District (TX0910064) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Grayson Special Utility District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, South Grayson Special Utility District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does South Grayson Special Utility District serve?

South Grayson Special Utility District serves approximately 6,750 people across 8 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does South Grayson Special Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
290
Detections
1
Latest sample
7/24/2024
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 8.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
6:2 FTS 8.4 ppt

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 Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
14
Unknown Material
1,934
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,750
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

Should I use a water filter?
South Grayson Special Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Grayson Special Utility District serve?
South Grayson Special Utility District serves approximately 6,750 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is South Grayson Special Utility District's water source?
South Grayson Special Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Grayson Special Utility District's service area?
The South Grayson Special Utility District service area has a median household income of $84,161. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does South Grayson Special Utility District get its water?
South Grayson Special Utility District'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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