Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities
EPA ID: TX0150216 · 9,768 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities (TX0150216): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 9,768 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $133,681 and an estimated 83,203 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities'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. 14 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities (EPA ID: TX0150216) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 9,768 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0022 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 Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities (TX0150216) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities 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 Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities serve?
Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities serves approximately 9,768 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0150216/
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