City of Rosenberg
EPA ID: TX0790003 · 43,158 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Rosenberg (TX0790003): 16 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 16 historical violations in its record, City of Rosenberg has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 43,158 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Rosenberg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Rosenberg serves a community with a median household income of $80,189 and an estimated 125,866 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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 Rosenberg'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Rosenberg compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2010 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. 11 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Contaminant 2015 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 Rosenberg (EPA ID: TX0790003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 43,158 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2020 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2326 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2959 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2020 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2326 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00252 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.
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 Rosenberg (TX0790003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Rosenberg water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Rosenberg; its 16 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Rosenberg serve?
City of Rosenberg serves approximately 43,158 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Rosenberg 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 →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Rosenberg (TX): 16 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0790003/
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