Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities
EPA ID: TX0150216 · 9,768 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities (TX0150216): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities has no violations listed for its service population of 9,768.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Fair Oaks Ranch Utilities have a median household income of $133,681 and about 83,203 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
🌊 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 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. 14 detections recorded. 5 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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 | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 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: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
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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