Gary Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX1830008 ยท 1,050 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gary Water Supply Corporation (TX1830008): 10 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Gary Water Supply Corporation yields 10 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,050 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gary Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gary Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $56,685 and an estimated 2,072 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gary 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gary Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Gary Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1830008) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,050 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75643 in Gary.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 44 resolved, 5 archived, 0 addressed, and 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 16, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 4, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| November 19, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 26, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 18 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 8 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
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Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000843 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 75643 - Gary
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gary Water Supply Corporation (TX1830008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gary Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 10 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Gary Water Supply Corporation serve?
Gary Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,050 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Gary Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gary Water Supply Corporation (TX): 18 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1830008/
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