Water System Report TX

Golden Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX2500006 ยท 4,821 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Golden Water Supply Corporation (TX2500006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Golden Water Supply Corporation has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 4,821 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,821
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,270
Median Household Income
28,580
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Golden Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $58,270 and an estimated 28,580 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Golden Water Supply Corporation'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
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,633
PFAS Treatment $167
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $1,900 (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

Golden Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2500006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,821 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Golden Water Supply Corporation (TX2500006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Golden Water Supply Corporation in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Golden Water Supply Corporation serve?

Golden Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 4,821 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Golden Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
348

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Golden Water Supply Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Golden Water Supply Corporation serve?
Golden Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 4,821 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Golden Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Golden Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Golden Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Golden Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $58,270. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Golden Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Golden Water Supply Corporation'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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