H & L New Gulf
EPA ID: TX2410009 · 90 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, H & L New Gulf sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 90 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for H & L New Gulf Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The H & L New Gulf serves a community with a median household income of $67,076 and an estimated 12,890 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
H & L New Gulf'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.
About 3% of homes in Young 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
H & L New Gulf (EPA ID: TX2410009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 76450 in Graham.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 76450 — Graham
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for H & L New Gulf (TX2410009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is H & L New Gulf water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, H & L New Gulf has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does H & L New Gulf serve?
H & L New Gulf serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does H & L New Gulf get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.