Water System Report TX

Cross Roads Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX2010011 · 4,062 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Cross Roads Special Utility District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 4,062 residents.

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

4,062
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 18 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cross Roads Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,926
Median Household Income
38,683
Service Area Population
52%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cross Roads Special Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $65,926 and an estimated 38,683 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 52% 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

Cross Roads Special Utility District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
52th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Gregg 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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 $600
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $1,025

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,025 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Cross Roads Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX2010011) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,062 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 3 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 Cross Roads Special Utility District (TX2010011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross Roads Special Utility District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cross Roads Special Utility District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cross Roads Special Utility District serve?

Cross Roads Special Utility District serves approximately 4,062 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Cross Roads Special Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Cross Roads Special Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cross Roads Special Utility District serve?
Cross Roads Special Utility District serves approximately 4,062 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Cross Roads Special Utility District's water source?
Cross Roads Special Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cross Roads Special Utility District's service area?
The Cross Roads Special Utility District service area has a median household income of $65,926. EPA EJScreen data classifies 52% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cross Roads Special Utility District get its water?
Cross Roads Special Utility District'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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