Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142
EPA ID: TX0790429 · 11,595 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 (TX0790429): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142: clean, five years, 11,595 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 serves a community with a median household income of $143,023 and an estimated 65,716 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 (EPA ID: TX0790429) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 11,595 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77406 in Richmond.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 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.
- 77406 - Richmond
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 (TX0790429) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 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 Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 serve?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 serves approximately 11,595 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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.). Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 142, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0790429/
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