Water System Report TX

City of Sugar Land - Greatwood

EPA ID: TX0790296 ยท 12,368 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Sugar Land - Greatwood (TX0790296): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for City of Sugar Land - Greatwood: clean, five years, 12,368 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,368
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000511 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$389K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Sugar Land - Greatwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$131,964
Median Household Income
157,514
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
19%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Sugar Land - Greatwood serves a community with a median household income of $131,964 and an estimated 157,514 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Sugar Land - Greatwood'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.

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

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
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 15 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $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

City of Sugar Land - Greatwood (EPA ID: TX0790296) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 12,368 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.000511 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 City of Sugar Land - Greatwood (TX0790296) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Sugar Land - Greatwood water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Sugar Land - Greatwood 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 City of Sugar Land - Greatwood serve?

City of Sugar Land - Greatwood serves approximately 12,368 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Sugar Land - Greatwood 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
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Sugar Land - Greatwood meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Sugar Land - Greatwood serve?
City of Sugar Land - Greatwood serves approximately 12,368 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Sugar Land - Greatwood's water source?
City of Sugar Land - Greatwood draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Sugar Land - Greatwood's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000511 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Sugar Land - Greatwood's service area?
The City of Sugar Land - Greatwood service area has a median household income of $131,964. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Sugar Land - Greatwood get its water?
City of Sugar Land - Greatwood'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Sugar Land - Greatwood, TX: Serves 12K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0790296/
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