Historical Compliance Records TX 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Crosby Municipal Utility District

EPA ID: TX1010118 ยท 5,130 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Crosby Municipal Utility District (TX1010118): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Water monitoring history for Crosby Municipal Utility District includes 5 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 5,130 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,130
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.000842 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Crosby Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,740
Median Household Income
31,778
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Crosby Municipal Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $89,740 and an estimated 31,778 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Crosby Municipal Utility District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Crosby Municipal Utility District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Crosby Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX1010118) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,130 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77532 in Crosby.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.000842 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.

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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 Crosby Municipal Utility District (TX1010118) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby Municipal Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Crosby Municipal Utility District; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Crosby Municipal Utility District serve?

Crosby Municipal Utility District serves approximately 5,130 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Crosby Municipal Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Crosby Municipal Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Fecal Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Crosby Municipal Utility District serve?
Crosby Municipal Utility District serves approximately 5,130 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Crosby Municipal Utility District's water source?
Crosby Municipal Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Crosby Municipal Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000842 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Crosby Municipal Utility District's service area?
The Crosby Municipal Utility District service area has a median household income of $89,740. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Crosby Municipal Utility District get its water?
Crosby Municipal Utility District'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Crosby Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX1010118) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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