Monitoring Violations TX

Quail Valley Utility District

EPA ID: TX0790028 · 14,409 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five-year compliance data for Quail Valley Utility District includes 3 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved — those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 14,409 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
14,409
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$241K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Quail Valley Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$74,097
Median Household Income
153,027
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Quail Valley Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $74,097 and an estimated 153,027 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Quail Valley Utility District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Fort Bend County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Quail Valley Utility District compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2959 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Organic Carbon at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Jacksonville
14,420 people
B 10 violations
C 6 violations
City of Dumas
14,290 people
B 9 violations
0 violations
City of Henderson
14,666 people
A 10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Quail Valley Utility District (EPA ID: TX0790028) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 14,409 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

3 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2023 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
77459 0.0005 mg/L No N/A
77489 0.0005 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 the full compliance record for Quail Valley Utility District (TX0790028) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quail Valley Utility District water safe to drink?

Quail Valley Utility District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Quail Valley Utility District serve?

Quail Valley Utility District serves approximately 14,409 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Quail Valley Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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.

Samples collected
174

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
4,029
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 14,409
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Quail Valley Utility District safe to drink?
Quail Valley Utility District earns a B safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Quail Valley Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Contaminant 2959, Total Organic Carbon. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Quail Valley Utility District serve?
Quail Valley Utility District serves approximately 14,409 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Quail Valley Utility District's water source?
Quail Valley Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Quail Valley Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Quail Valley Utility District's service area?
The Quail Valley Utility District service area has a median household income of $74,097. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Quail Valley Utility District get its water?
Quail Valley Utility District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Quail Valley Utility District (EPA ID: TX0790028) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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