Current Noncompliance TX

3 G Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1500006 ยท 550 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for 3 G Water Supply Corporation (TX1500006): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, 3 G Water Supply Corporation currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved - serving a population of approximately 550.

Data: EPA SDWIS

550
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
43
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00463 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$276K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for 3 G Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,663
Median Household Income
1,826
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The 3 G Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $60,663 and an estimated 1,826 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

3 G Water Supply Corporation'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How 3 G Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 38 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

3 G Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1500006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 550 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78609 in Buchanan Dam.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 42 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2024 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 38 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00463 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 3 G Water Supply Corporation (TX1500006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3 G Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does 3 G Water Supply Corporation serve?

3 G Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 550 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does 3 G Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in 3 G Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 3 G Water Supply Corporation serve?
3 G Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 550 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is 3 G Water Supply Corporation's water source?
3 G Water Supply Corporation draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in 3 G Water Supply Corporation's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00463 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of 3 G Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The 3 G Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $60,663. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does 3 G Water Supply Corporation get its water?
3 G Water Supply Corporation'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). 3 G Water Supply Corporation (TX): 43 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1500006/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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