Historical Compliance Records TX

City of Brazos Country

EPA ID: TX0080025 ยท 579 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Brazos Country (TX0080025): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. EPA records: City of Brazos Country, 1 past violation, all resolved, 579 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

579
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$253K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,210
Median Household Income
14,846
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Brazos Country serves a community with a median household income of $76,210 and an estimated 14,846 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

City of Brazos Country'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Brazos Country compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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 Brazos Country (EPA ID: TX0080025) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 579 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77474 in Sealy.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 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 City of Brazos Country (TX0080025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Brazos Country water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Brazos Country; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Brazos Country serve?

City of Brazos Country serves approximately 579 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Brazos Country get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Brazos Country's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment 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 Brazos Country serve?
City of Brazos Country serves approximately 579 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Brazos Country's water source?
City of Brazos Country draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Brazos Country's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Brazos Country's service area?
The City of Brazos Country service area has a median household income of $76,210. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Brazos Country get its water?
City of Brazos Country'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Brazos Country (TX): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0080025/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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