F0/100
BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,953 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TX0200412
Violations
61
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
3
Unresolved
5
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO
Is BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO water safe to drink?
BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 61 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO have any EPA violations?
Yes, BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO has 61 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 42 are health-based violations.
How many people does BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO serve?
BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO serves approximately 1,953 people, Texas.
What type of water does BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO provide?
BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0200412.
How does BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO compare to other utilities in Texas?
BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DETENTIO 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.