Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5
EPA ID: TX0790482 · 4,665 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 (TX0790482): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 has stayed completely violation-free for its 4,665 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 serves a community with a median household income of $71,018 and an estimated 60,707 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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 5'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
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
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 (EPA ID: TX0790482) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,665 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00244 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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.
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 5 (TX0790482) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 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 5 serve?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 serves approximately 4,665 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 5, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0790482/
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