Current Noncompliance TX 123 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Brady Water System

EPA ID: TX1540001 ยท 5,371 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Brady Water System (TX1540001): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Federal data shows 1 unresolved violation at City of Brady Water System - roughly 5,371 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,371
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
126
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00645 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Brady Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,519
Median Household Income
6,671
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Brady Water System serves a community with a median household income of $72,519 and an estimated 6,671 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

City of Brady Water System'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 99% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Brady Water System compares to EPA limits

Gross Beta 68 pCi/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 50 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Gross Alpha at 55 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Gross Beta at 68 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 50 pCi/L.

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

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Brookshire Mwd
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5,347 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Property Value Decline $8,323

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,660
10 years
$23,320
20 years
$46,640

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $23,320 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

City of Brady Water System (EPA ID: TX1540001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,371 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 125 resolved, 0 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
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Beta Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Gross Alpha Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 68 Yes
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 55 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)

Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. 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
0.00645 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)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Brady Water System (TX1540001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Brady Water System 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 City of Brady Water System serve?

City of Brady Water System serves approximately 5,371 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Brady Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
29

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Brady Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Gross Alpha, Gross Beta, 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 City of Brady Water System serve?
City of Brady Water System serves approximately 5,371 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Brady Water System's water source?
City of Brady Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Brady Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00645 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Brady Water System's service area?
The City of Brady Water System service area has a median household income of $72,519. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Brady Water System get its water?
City of Brady Water System'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.). City of Brady Water System (TX): 123 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1540001/
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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 Brady Water System (EPA ID: TX1540001) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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