Current Noncompliance TX

Rosewood Water System

EPA ID: TX2300026 ยท 639 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rosewood Water System (TX2300026): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Rosewood Water System includes 8 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 639 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

639
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
70
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
41
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rosewood Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,155
Median Household Income
12,785
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rosewood Water System serves a community with a median household income of $56,155 and an estimated 12,785 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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

Rosewood 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rosewood Water System compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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636 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Rosewood Water System (EPA ID: TX2300026) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 639 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75644 in Gilmer.

Violation History

8 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: 62 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Atrazine Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Benzene Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 2065 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 8 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 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 Rosewood Water System (TX2300026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rosewood Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 8 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 Rosewood Water System serve?

Rosewood Water System serves approximately 639 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Rosewood Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rosewood Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 Rosewood Water System serve?
Rosewood Water System serves approximately 639 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rosewood Water System's water source?
Rosewood Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rosewood Water System's service area?
The Rosewood Water System service area has a median household income of $56,155. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rosewood Water System get its water?
Rosewood 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rosewood Water System (TX): 70 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2300026/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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