Archer County Municipal Utility District 1
EPA ID: TX0050014 · 1,330 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 (TX0050014): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 ha kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,330.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $70,789 and an estimated 42,725 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Archer County Municipal Utility District 1'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX0050014) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,330 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 (TX0050014) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 serve?
Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 1,330 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 Water Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0050014/
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