The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a
EPA ID: TX0110053 · 2,262 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a (TX0110053): 1 violation on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a recorded 1 violation, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 2,262 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a have a median household income of $88,951 and about 55,616 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
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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
The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a (EPA ID: TX0110053) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,262 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a (TX0110053) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a; 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 The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a serve?
The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a serves approximately 2,262 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does The Colony Municipal Utility District 1a get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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