City of Gladewater
EPA ID: TX0920001 · 6,441 people served · 5 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for City of Gladewater show 20 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 6,441 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 14 (2021) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Gladewater Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Gladewater serves a community with a median household income of $64,069 and an estimated 66,460 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?
City of Gladewater'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.
About 1% of homes in Gregg 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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Gladewater compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Gladewater (EPA ID: TX0920001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,441 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 22, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 3, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 29, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 15 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 15 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 11 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75647 | 0.0067 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: 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 Gladewater (TX0920001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Gladewater water safe to drink?
City of Gladewater has recorded 16 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 Gladewater serve?
City of Gladewater serves approximately 6,441 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Gladewater get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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 →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
- #81 / 100 Most Unresolved Health Violations (U.S.)
- #12 / 50 Most Unresolved Health Violations (Texas)
- #43 / 50 Highest Exposure Burden (Texas)
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
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