Current Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Birome Water Supply Corporation

EPA ID: TX1090017 ยท 2,018 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Birome Water Supply Corporation (TX1090017): 9 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Birome Water Supply Corporation shows 9 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,018.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,018
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
6
Contaminants Flagged
$127K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Birome Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,740
Median Household Income
8,994
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Birome Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $58,740 and an estimated 8,994 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Birome Water Supply Corporation'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
52th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Birome Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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2,014 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Flood Insurance
Water Filtration $400
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $800

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Birome Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX1090017) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,018 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

9 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 9 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)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 19, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 19, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report 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 7 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 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 Birome Water Supply Corporation (TX1090017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birome Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 9 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Birome Water Supply Corporation serve?

Birome Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,018 people across 6 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Birome Water Supply Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Birome Water Supply Corporation's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Birome Water Supply Corporation serve?
Birome Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 2,018 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Birome Water Supply Corporation's water source?
Birome Water Supply Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Birome Water Supply Corporation's service area?
The Birome Water Supply Corporation service area has a median household income of $58,740. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Birome Water Supply Corporation get its water?
Birome Water Supply Corporation'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Birome Water Supply Corporation (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1090017/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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