Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1

EPA ID: TX0260005 ยท 480 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 (TX0260005): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Although 3 violations appeared on Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1's record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 480 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

480
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,808
Median Household Income
4,775
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $70,808 and an estimated 4,775 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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

Comparable Water Systems

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South Meadows West
477 people
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City of Gordon
475 people
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486 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX0260005) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 480 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77879 in Somerville.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2022 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 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 (TX0260005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 serve?

Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 serve?
Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 480 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1's water source?
Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1's service area?
The Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 service area has a median household income of $70,808. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?
Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1'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.). Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0260005/
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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

Burleson County Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX0260005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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