Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District
EPA ID: TX1210014 · 4,062 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District (TX1210014): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Not yet resolved: 1 EPA violation at Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District, affecting about 4,062 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $70,208 and an estimated 2,209 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. 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 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
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System Overview
Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX1210014) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,062 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75931 in Brookeland.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 37 resolved, 17 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 18, 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 20 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 19 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
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 →
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.
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.
- 75931 - Brookeland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District (TX1210014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District serve?
Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District serves approximately 4,062 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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