Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 23 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Village of Surfside Beach

EPA ID: TX0200037 ยท 5,697 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Village of Surfside Beach (TX0200037): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Village of Surfside Beach carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 5,697 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,697
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
26
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Village of Surfside Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,513
Median Household Income
16,574
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Village of Surfside Beach serves a community with a median household income of $59,513 and an estimated 16,574 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Village of Surfside Beach's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Village of Surfside Beach compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 12 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Barium 11 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Barium at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections 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†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Teague
5,688 people
2 violations
City of Kermit
5,708 people
18 violations
0 violations
Oak Trail Shores
5,676 people
27 violations
C 17 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $8,140

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,735
10 years
$23,470
20 years
$46,940

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $23,470 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

Village of Surfside Beach (EPA ID: TX0200037) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,697 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77541 in Freeport.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 23 resolved, 2 archived, 1 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
April 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 12 Yes
Barium Inorganic 11 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Village of Surfside Beach (TX0200037) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of Surfside Beach water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Village of Surfside Beach. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Village of Surfside Beach serve?

Village of Surfside Beach serves approximately 5,697 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Village of Surfside Beach get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
87
Detections
3
Latest sample
5/27/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 4.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 4.6 ppt โ€” โ€”

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

What contaminants are in Village of Surfside Beach's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Barium, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants 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 Village of Surfside Beach serve?
Village of Surfside Beach serves approximately 5,697 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Village of Surfside Beach's water source?
Village of Surfside Beach draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Village of Surfside Beach's service area?
The Village of Surfside Beach service area has a median household income of $59,513. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Village of Surfside Beach get its water?
Village of Surfside Beach's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Village of Surfside Beach (TX): 23 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0200037/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Village of Surfside Beach (EPA ID: TX0200037) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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