Historical Compliance Records TX

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District

EPA ID: TX2460061 ยท 18,314 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (TX2460061): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. EPA records: Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District, 1 past violation, all resolved, 18,314 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

18,314
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00128 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$530K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$138,349
Median Household Income
94,616
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
16%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $138,349 and an estimated 94,616 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

A 2 violations
City of Terrell
18,432 people
C 3 violations
B 1 violation
City of Brenham
18,469 people
2 violations
City of Nederland
18,157 people
B 14 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,250 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX2460061) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 18,314 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00128 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 Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (TX2460061) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District serve?

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District serves approximately 18,314 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
17
Latest sample
3/19/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 5.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.7 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District serve?
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District serves approximately 18,314 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District's water source?
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00128 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District's service area?
The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District service area has a median household income of $138,349. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District get its water?
Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District: 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2460061/
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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

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX2460061) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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