Water System Report TX

Country Lakes Water Supply

EPA ID: TX1830032 · 126 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Country Lakes Water Supply posted zero EPA violations serving 126 residents.

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

126
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 7 (2024) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Country Lakes Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,685
Median Household Income
2,072
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Country Lakes Water Supply 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Country Lakes Water Supply'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Panola 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used 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.

System Overview

Country Lakes Water Supply (EPA ID: TX1830032) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 126 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75643 in Gary.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Country Lakes Water Supply (TX1830032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Country Lakes Water Supply water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Country Lakes Water Supply has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Country Lakes Water Supply serve?

Country Lakes Water Supply serves approximately 126 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Country Lakes Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
44
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 144
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Country Lakes Water Supply meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Country Lakes Water Supply serve?
Country Lakes Water Supply serves approximately 126 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Country Lakes Water Supply's water source?
Country Lakes Water Supply draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Country Lakes Water Supply's service area?
The Country Lakes Water Supply service area has a median household income of $56,685. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Country Lakes Water Supply get its water?
Country Lakes Water Supply'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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