Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1
EPA ID: TX0570176 · 2,685 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 (TX0570176): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 recorded zero violation - solid performance for a utility serving 2,685 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $70,143 and an estimated 25,804 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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?
Lancaster 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 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
Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX0570176) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,685 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 75146 in Lancaster.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00205 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.
- 75146 - Lancaster
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 (TX0570176) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lancaster 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 Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 serve?
Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 2,685 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Lancaster 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.). Lancaster Municipal Utility District 1 Water Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0570176/
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