City of Dayton Lakes
EPA ID: TX1460037 · 36 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, City of Dayton Lakes kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 36 people served.
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 2 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Dayton Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Dayton Lakes serves a community with a median household income of $81,407 and an estimated 38,037 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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 Dayton Lakes'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.
About 1% of homes in Liberty 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
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
City of Dayton Lakes (EPA ID: TX1460037) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 36 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77535 in Dayton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 77535 — Dayton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Dayton Lakes (TX1460037) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Dayton Lakes water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Dayton Lakes has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Dayton Lakes serve?
City of Dayton Lakes serves approximately 36 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does City of Dayton Lakes get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.