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Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128

EPA ID: TX0790498 · 10,974 people served · 5 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 10,974 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

10,974
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$379K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,205
Median Household Income
168,146
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
34th
Poverty Percentile
24th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 serves a community with a median household income of $116,205 and an estimated 168,146 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
68th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
54th
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 68th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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. 42 detections recorded. 5 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Burkburnett
10,978 people
A 6 violations
Jbsa - Randolph
10,949 people
0 violations
City of Vernon
11,002 people
C 26 violations
0 violations
City of Hondo
11,044 people
A 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,680
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,280

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 $2,280 (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

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 (EPA ID: TX0790498) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 10,974 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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 128 (TX0790498) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 serve?

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 serves approximately 10,974 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
3,077
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: 10,974
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

Should I use a water filter?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 serve?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 serves approximately 10,974 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128's water source?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128's service area?
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 service area has a median household income of $116,205. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 get its water?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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