Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 11 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

City of Rotan

EPA ID: TX0760002 ยท 1,983 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Rotan (TX0760002): 15 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 15 violations as unresolved at City of Rotan - roughly 1,983 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,983
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
50
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
7
Contaminants Flagged
$73K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Rotan Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,390
Median Household Income
4,560
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Rotan have a median household income of $62,390 and about 4,560 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Rotan'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

60 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

1 violation
City of Kountze
1,981 people
1 violation
Decker Oaks
1,986 people
0 violations
Emerson Estates
1,974 people
0 violations
Wildwood Resort City
1,992 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $767

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $3,635

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,485
10 years
$18,970
20 years
$37,940

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $767 (one-time) vs. $18,970 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Rotan (EPA ID: TX0760002) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,983 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

4 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 31 resolved, 4 archived, 2 addressed, and 13 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 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 26, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
September 6, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 30, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Archived
November 19, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Addressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 26, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 6, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 16 No
TTHM MCL Violation 12 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 9 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Chlorine Treatment Technique 3 Yes
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): 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
0.0028 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for City of Rotan (TX0760002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Rotan water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Rotan. 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 Rotan serve?

City of Rotan serves approximately 1,983 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Rotan get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 50 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does City of Rotan serve? ▼
City of Rotan serves approximately 1,983 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Rotan's water source? ▼
City of Rotan draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Rotan's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0028 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Rotan? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Rotan have a median household income of $62,390 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Rotan get its water? ▼
City of Rotan'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Rotan (TX): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0760002/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{City of Rotan (TX): 11 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0760002/}
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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

City of Rotan (EPA ID: TX0760002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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