Water Quality in BRENHAM, TX (77834)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77834.
9
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
9
Monitoring / Reporting
8
Resolved
What does this mean?
8 of 9 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 9 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (9 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children |
| Chlorite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children |
| Chlorite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children |
| Chlorite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | Anemia; nervous system effects in infants and young children |
| Chlorine dioxide | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Chlorine dioxide | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Chlorine dioxide | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Chlorine dioxide | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 17, 2021 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2022(8)
Chlorite
27
Chlorite
27
Chlorite
27
Chlorite
27
Chlorine dioxide
27
Chlorine dioxide
27
Chlorine dioxide
27
Chlorine dioxide
27
2021(1)
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
BRENHAM (77834) has 9 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.