Water System Report TX

Texas A&m University Main Campus

EPA ID: TX0210017 · 61,000 people served · 6 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Texas A&m University Main Campus has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 61,000 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

61,000
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

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
137,703
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 137,703 residents across its service area.

💧 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.

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

About 1% of homes in Brazos County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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. 12 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Euless
61,601 people
A 0 violations
B 3 violations
City of Pflugerville
63,464 people
A 4 violations
City of Desoto
57,999 people
A 3 violations
B 14 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $400
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $950

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 $950 (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

Texas A&m University Main Campus (EPA ID: TX0210017) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 61,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

  • 77840 — College Station
  • 77841 — College Station
  • 77842 — College Station
  • 77843 — College Station
  • 77844 — College Station
  • 77845 — College Station

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?

Based on EPA records, Texas A&m University Main Campus has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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

Texas A&m University Main Campus serves approximately 61,000 people across 6 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
673
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 61,000
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Texas A&m University Main Campus meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Texas A&m University Main Campus serve?
Texas A&m University Main Campus serves approximately 61,000 people with drinking water across 6 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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