Historical Compliance Records TX

Texas A&m University Main Campus

EPA ID: TX0210017 ยท 58,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Texas A&m University Main Campus (TX0210017): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Texas A&m University Main Campus had 4 violations, all cleared, 58,500 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

58,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$295K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Texas A&m University Main Campus Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,856
Median Household Income
129,798
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Texas A&m University Main Campus serves a community with a median household income of $60,856 and an estimated 129,798 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Texas A&m University Main Campus'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

24 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Texas A&m University Main Campus compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Desoto
57,999 people
A 3 violations
B 4 violations
City of Port Arthur
56,039 people
A 3 violations
City of Texas City
61,541 people
A 4 violations
City of Euless
61,601 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Texas A&m University Main Campus (EPA ID: TX0210017) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 58,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2024 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 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 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 Texas A&m University Main Campus (TX0210017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Texas A&m University Main Campus water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Texas A&m University Main Campus; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Texas A&m University Main Campus serve?

Texas A&m University Main Campus serves approximately 58,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Texas A&m University Main Campus 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
116

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

What contaminants are in Texas A&m University Main Campus's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Texas A&m University Main Campus serve?
Texas A&m University Main Campus serves approximately 58,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Texas A&m University Main Campus's water source?
Texas A&m University Main Campus draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Texas A&m University Main Campus's service area?
The Texas A&m University Main Campus service area has a median household income of $60,856. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Texas A&m University Main Campus get its water?
Texas A&m University Main Campus'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Texas Aandm University Main Campus (TX): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0210017/
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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

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

3

Contact your utility

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