Health Violations Found

Burton, TX (77835): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 77835 in Burton, TX contain 20 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 12 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 12 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 3 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 12 health-based violations and 8 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 3 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
20 violations 12 health-based PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
4
Water Systems
2,270
People Served
12
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$290K
Median Home Value49% above state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
36/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
68/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 77835 in Burton, Texas is mapped to the water system Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX2390055). This system provides water to approximately 2,270 people from groundwater sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation TX2390055 2,270 Groundwater
Northeast Washington County TX2390043 3,219 Groundwater
West End Water Supply Corporation TX0080005 2,910 Groundwater
City of Brenham TX2390001 18,469 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation (TX2390055) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

2021 1 2022 4 2023 4 2024 2 2025 1
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 77835.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.0985 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Burton has 3 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 77835 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 20 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 77835 (primary system: Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation), including 12 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 77835's water come from?

The recorded water source for Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation, a system mapped to ZIP code 77835, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,270 people.

How can I get my water tested in Burton?

If Central Washington County Water Supply Corporation supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 77835?

77835 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Washington County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 77835's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 77835. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 77835?

FEMA records contain 3 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 77835; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Burton, TX (77835): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/77835/
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Page version: October 2026.

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