Garden Oaks
EPA ID: TX0940030 · 309 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Garden Oaks (TX0940030): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Garden Oaks reported no EPA violations for its service population of 309.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Garden Oaks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Garden Oaks serves a community with a median household income of $84,426 and an estimated 95,787 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Garden Oaks'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
Garden Oaks (EPA ID: TX0940030) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 309 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78130 in New Braunfels.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 78130 - New Braunfels
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Garden Oaks (TX0940030) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Oaks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Garden Oaks in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Garden Oaks serve?
Garden Oaks serves approximately 309 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Garden Oaks get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Garden Oaks Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0940030/
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