Water System Report TX

City of Humble

EPA ID: TX1010014 · 15,616 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of Humble posted zero EPA violations serving 15,616 residents.

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

B · 80
Avg Safety Score
15,616
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0056 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Humble Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$76,506
Median Household Income
181,805
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Humble serves a community with a median household income of $76,506 and an estimated 181,805 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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?

Surface Water

City of Humble'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Harris 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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 45% 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. 14 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Mineral Wells
15,564 people
A 10 violations
0 violations
B 10 violations
A 0 violations
City of Dayton
15,393 people
B 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,000
PFAS Treatment $375
Total Estimated Cost $2,375

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 $2,375 (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

City of Humble (EPA ID: TX1010014) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 15,616 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Average Home Safety Score: B (80/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
77338 0.0056 mg/L No N/A
77346 0.0056 mg/L No N/A
77347 0.0056 mg/L No N/A
77396 0.0056 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 City of Humble (TX1010014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Humble water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Humble serve?

City of Humble serves approximately 15,616 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Humble get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(281) 446-2327 or (281) 446-3061
Address
102 Granberry, Humble, Texas 77338

Contact information from City of Humble Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Blended (groundwater + surface water)
Combines water from both groundwater and surface sources.
Disinfectant used
Chloramines
Treatment chemicals reported
chloramines

Source: City of Humble Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chloramines

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from City of Humble Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
290
Detections
6
Latest sample
1/26/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 8.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 8.8 ppt
PFBA 6.4 ppt
PFHxA 5.9 ppt
PFBS 3.1 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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PFAS Substances Detected in This System

This water system's Consumer Confidence Report disclosed the following PFAS compounds. Levels are from the utility's most recent reporting cycle.

Substance Detected level EPA limit Status
Lithium
Not yet EPA-regulated
16520 ppt No federal limit set
PFPeA
Not yet EPA-regulated
5 ppt No federal limit set
PFBA
Not yet EPA-regulated
6.4 ppt No federal limit set
PFBS
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
EPA-regulated (2024 NPDWR)
Component of EPA Hazard Index — combined exposure assessed against unitless threshold of 1.0.
3.1 ppt No federal limit set
PFHXA
Not yet EPA-regulated
5.9 ppt No federal limit set

In April 2024, EPA finalized the first National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for six PFAS. Public water systems have until 2029 to comply. EPA — PFAS regulation overview →

Source: Consumer Confidence Report disclosed by City of Humble.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. PFAS detection data is sourced from public Consumer Confidence Reports filed by the utility itself.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
298
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
4,062
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 15,616
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

Is water from City of Humble safe to drink?
City of Humble earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Humble meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Humble serve?
City of Humble serves approximately 15,616 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is City of Humble's water source?
City of Humble draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Humble's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0056 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Humble's service area?
The City of Humble service area has a median household income of $76,506. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Humble get its water?
City of Humble'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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