Water System Report TX

Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County

EPA ID: TX0930003 ยท 4,843 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County (TX0930003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 4,843 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,843
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000635 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,046
Median Household Income
10,034
Service Area Population
69%
Disadvantaged Population
62th
Poverty Percentile
52th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County serves a community with a median household income of $75,046 and an estimated 10,034 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 69% 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

Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County'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
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 50% 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. 3 detections recorded.

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

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $375
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,325

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 $2,325 (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

Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County (EPA ID: TX0930003) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,843 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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
0.000635 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County (TX0930003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County 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 Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County serve?

Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County serves approximately 4,843 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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.

Samples collected
116
Detections
2
Latest sample
12/4/2023
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.8 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County serve?
Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County serves approximately 4,843 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County's water source?
Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000635 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County's service area?
The Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County service area has a median household income of $75,046. EPA EJScreen data classifies 69% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County get its water?
Wickson Creek Special Utility District Grimes County'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.

How to cite this page

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