G & W Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0930048 ยท 1,650 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for G & W Water Supply Corporation (TX0930048): 41 past health-based violations, since resolved. In the five-year tracking period, G & W Water Supply Corporation filed 58 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 1,650 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for G & W Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The G & W Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $78,667 and an estimated 25,016 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
G & W Water Supply Corporation'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How G & W Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 20 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 17 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Barium at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
G & W Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0930048) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,650 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 38 resolved, 20 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| June 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| February 2, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 2, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 20 | Yes |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 18 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 17 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 3 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000747 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.
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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 G & W Water Supply Corporation (TX0930048) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is G & W Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for G & W Water Supply Corporation; its 58 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does G & W Water Supply Corporation serve?
G & W Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,650 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does G & W Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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