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BIROME WSC — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,018 people · Texas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1090017
Violations
79

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024 – April 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – April 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – January 28, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – December 8, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 30, 2022 – February 12, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 19, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – December 8, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – October 7, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 1, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BIROME WSC

Is BIROME WSC water safe to drink?

BIROME WSC water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 79 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BIROME WSC detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BIROME WSC's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does BIROME WSC have any EPA violations?

Yes, BIROME WSC has 79 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 46 are health-based violations.

How many people does BIROME WSC serve?

BIROME WSC serves approximately 2,018 people, Texas.

What type of water does BIROME WSC provide?

BIROME WSC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1090017.

How does BIROME WSC compare to other utilities in Texas?

BIROME WSC scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.