Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District
EPA ID: TX1210014 ยท 4,062 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District (TX1210014): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 4,062 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District have a median household income of $70,208 and about 2,209 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 88% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
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 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 24, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 24, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| September 18, 2024 | Public Notice | 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation | 20 | Yes |
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 19 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 9 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 75931 - Brookeland
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rayburn Country Municipal Utility District Water Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1210014/
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What You Can Do
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