Monitoring Violations TX

City of Granger

EPA ID: TX2460002 · 1,914 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although 1 violation appeared on City of Granger's record, all have been remedied — currently compliant, 1,914 served.

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

A · 95
Avg Safety Score
1,914
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00395 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$229K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Granger Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$83,108
Median Household Income
5,177
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Granger serves a community with a median household income of $83,108 and an estimated 5,177 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Granger'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Williamson 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Granger compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

B 0 violations
City of Hubbard
1,917 people
0 violations
City of Naples
1,908 people
A 10 violations
C 0 violations
B 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

City of Granger (EPA ID: TX2460002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,914 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
76530 0.00395 mg/L No N/A

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Granger (TX2460002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Granger water safe to drink?

City of Granger has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Granger serve?

City of Granger serves approximately 1,914 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Granger get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
336
Unknown Material
268
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,914
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

Is water from City of Granger safe to drink?
City of Granger earns a A safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Granger's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Granger serve?
City of Granger serves approximately 1,914 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Granger's water source?
City of Granger draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Granger's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00395 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Granger's service area?
The City of Granger service area has a median household income of $83,108. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Granger get its water?
City of Granger'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

City of Granger (EPA ID: TX2460002) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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