Historical Compliance Records TX 41 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

1,650
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
58
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000747 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$302K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for G & W Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,667
Median Household Income
25,016
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How G & W Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Barium 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L
Gross Beta 18 pCi/L (36% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

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.

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†’

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

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Comparable Water Systems

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1,647 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,600
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $333
Total Estimated Cost $2,333

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.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $15,100

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$15,215
10 years
$30,430
20 years
$60,860

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,333 (one-time) vs. $30,430 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 58 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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

What contaminants are in G & W Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Lead and Copper Rule, Barium, Gross Beta. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 G & W Water Supply Corporation serve?
G & W Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,650 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is G & W Water Supply Corporation's water source?
G & W Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in G & W Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000747 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of G & W Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The G & W Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $78,667. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does G & W Water Supply Corporation get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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