Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 78 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Rose City

EPA ID: TX1810139 ยท 664 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Rose City (TX1810139): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, City of Rose City has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 664 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

664
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
230
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00144 mg/L
Max Lead Level
9
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Rose City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,755
Median Household Income
25,193
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Rose City serves a community with a median household income of $71,755 and an estimated 25,193 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Rose City'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Rose City compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 26 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 18 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 26 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 18 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 77 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 75 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 23 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,500
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 $6,240

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,785
10 years
$21,570
20 years
$43,140

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $21,570 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 Rose City (EPA ID: TX1810139) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 664 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77662 in Vidor.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 192 resolved, 37 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 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
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
August 1, 2025 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved
July 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
March 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 31, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform 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 77 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 75 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 26 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 23 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 18 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 7 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

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 โ†’

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 โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00144 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.

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 Rose City (TX1810139) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Rose City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for City of Rose City. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Rose City serve?

City of Rose City serves approximately 664 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does City of Rose City get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Rose City's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Fecal Coliform. 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 Rose City serve?
City of Rose City serves approximately 664 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Rose City's water source?
City of Rose City draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Rose City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00144 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Rose City's service area?
The City of Rose City service area has a median household income of $71,755. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Rose City get its water?
City of Rose City'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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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 Rose City (EPA ID: TX1810139) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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