Water System Report TX

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182

EPA ID: TX0790500 ยท 10,498 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 (TX0790500): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 - zero violations, five years, 10,498 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

10,498
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$394K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$129,936
Median Household Income
49,935
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 serves a community with a median household income of $129,936 and an estimated 49,935 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182'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
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

21 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 31% 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. 7 detections recorded. 1 exceeds 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Galena Park
10,487 people
C 7 violations
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,500
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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 182 (EPA ID: TX0790500) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 10,498 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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.

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 182 (TX0790500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 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 182 serve?

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 serves approximately 10,498 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 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 182 serve?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 serves approximately 10,498 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182's water source?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182's service area?
The Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 service area has a median household income of $129,936. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182 get its water?
Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 182'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.

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