Water System Report TX

Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21

EPA ID: TX0200610 ยท 4,833 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 (TX0200610): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 4,833 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
4,833
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$298K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$107,510
Median Household Income
47,646
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 serves a community with a median household income of $107,510 and an estimated 47,646 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% 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. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 (EPA ID: TX0200610) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,833 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77583 in Rosharon.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.0012 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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 Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 (TX0200610) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 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 Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 serve?

Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 serves approximately 4,833 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 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
58

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 safe to drink?
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 serve?
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 serves approximately 4,833 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21's water source?
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21's service area?
The Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 service area has a median household income of $107,510. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 get its water?
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0200610/
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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

Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 21 (EPA ID: TX0200610) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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