Water System Report TX

Mill Creek Estates

EPA ID: TX0930054 · 608 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Mill Creek Estates has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 608 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

608
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$345K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mill Creek Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,667
Median Household Income
3,246
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mill Creek Estates serves a community with a median household income of $78,667 and an estimated 3,246 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mill Creek Estates'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Grimes 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Mill Creek Estates (EPA ID: TX0930054) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 608 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77363 in Plantersville.

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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ZIP Codes Served

  • 77363 — Plantersville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mill Creek Estates (TX0930054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mill Creek Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mill Creek Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mill Creek Estates serve?

Mill Creek Estates serves approximately 608 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Mill Creek Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
218
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 608
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?
Mill Creek Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mill Creek Estates serve?
Mill Creek Estates serves approximately 608 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mill Creek Estates's water source?
Mill Creek Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mill Creek Estates's service area?
The Mill Creek Estates service area has a median household income of $78,667. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mill Creek Estates get its water?
Mill Creek Estates'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.
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