City of Santa Rosa
EPA ID: TX0310009 ยท 2,883 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Santa Rosa (TX0310009): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for City of Santa Rosa yields 8 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 2,883 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Santa Rosa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Santa Rosa serves a community with a median household income of $48,597 and an estimated 9,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 97% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Santa Rosa'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Santa Rosa compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) 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 Santa Rosa (EPA ID: TX0310009) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,883 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 2 addressed, and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 12, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 4, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 2, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 17, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 30, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 30, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 18, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
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 FilterFree 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 City of Santa Rosa (TX0310009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Santa Rosa water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Santa Rosa. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Santa Rosa serve?
City of Santa Rosa serves approximately 2,883 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Santa Rosa get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Santa Rosa (TX): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0310009/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
City of Santa Rosa (EPA ID: TX0310009) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.