City of Burnet
EPA ID: TX0270001 · 7,011 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Tallying the federal enforcement file for City of Burnet yields 10 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 7,011 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Burnet Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Burnet serves a community with a median household income of $80,038 and an estimated 22,095 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Burnet's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Burnet County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Burnet compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 8 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
City of Burnet (EPA ID: TX0270001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 7,011 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 26, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 13, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Lead | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 31, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 8 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78611 | 0.0035 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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 City of Burnet (TX0270001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Burnet water safe to drink?
City of Burnet has recorded 12 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Burnet serve?
City of Burnet serves approximately 7,011 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Burnet get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
City of Burnet (EPA ID: TX0270001) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.