Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162
EPA ID: TX0790459 · 5,553 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 (TX0790459): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. 3 total violations across five years at Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 5,553 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 serves a community with a median household income of $89,360 and an estimated 12,397 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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 162 (EPA ID: TX0790459) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,553 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77461 in Needville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 18, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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
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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.
- 77461 - Needville
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 162 (TX0790459) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 serve?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 serves approximately 5,553 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 162 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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