Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55
EPA ID: TX0200659 · 5,229 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 (TX0200659): 1 violation on record since 2021. While 1 violation did appear in Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 5,229 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 have a median household income of $107,510 and about 47,646 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 (EPA ID: TX0200659) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,229 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77583 in Rosharon.
Violation History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
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.
- 77583 - Rosharon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 (TX0200659) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55; 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 Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 serve?
Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 serves approximately 5,229 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brazoria County Municipal Utility District 55, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0200659/
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