Health Violations Found TX 15 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1550027 · 1,680 people served · 5 ZIP codes

The EPA enforcement database lists 8 active violations for Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 1,680 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
1,680
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 6 (2021) to 35 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$72,632
Median Household Income
43,843
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $72,632 and an estimated 43,843 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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?

Groundwater

Leroy Tours Gerald 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
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Galveston 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

Barium 15 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Barium at 15 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 →

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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 $1,080
Water Filtration $240
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,520

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 $8,350

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
$11,840
10 years
$23,680
20 years
$47,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,520 (one-time) vs. $23,680 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

Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1550027) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,680 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

15 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 8 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 15 Yes

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation (TX1550027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation has recorded 15 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation serve?

Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,680 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
40
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
584
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,680
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation safe to drink?
Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation has a C safety grade based on 15 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation serve?
Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,680 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $72,632. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Leroy Tours Gerald 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Leroy Tours Gerald Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1550027) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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