Current Noncompliance TX 18 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Gary Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1830008 ยท 1,050 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Gary Water Supply Corporation (TX1830008): 10 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 10 violations at Gary Water Supply Corporation, whose service population is approximately 1,050 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,050
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
59
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,685
Median Household Income
2,072
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
17%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Gary Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $56,685 and about 2,072 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gary Water Supply Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $6,610

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,805
10 years
$21,610
20 years
$43,220

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $21,610 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

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

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 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 16, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 4, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Archived
November 19, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 26, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
July 30, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
May 15, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
March 8, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 20 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 18 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 8 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 59 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Gary Water Supply Corporation serve? ▼
Gary Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 1,050 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gary Water Supply Corporation's water source? ▼
Gary Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Gary Water Supply Corporation's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0008 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Gary Water Supply Corporation? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Gary Water Supply Corporation have a median household income of $56,685 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gary Water Supply Corporation get its water? ▼
Gary Water Supply Corporation's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gary Water Supply Corporation (TX): 18 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1830008/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Gary Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1830008) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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