Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago
EPA ID: TX1010241 · 3,924 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago (TX1010241): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 3,924 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago serves a community with a median household income of $115,301 and an estimated 24,019 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
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?
Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago'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.
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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago (EPA ID: TX1010241) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,924 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77586 in Seabrook.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00365 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 77586 - Seabrook
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago (TX1010241) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago 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 Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago serve?
Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago serves approximately 3,924 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harris County Wcid 50 El Lago Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1010241/
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