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Sagemeadow Utility District

EPA ID: TX1010386 ยท 6,975 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sagemeadow Utility District (TX1010386): 13 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Sagemeadow Utility District encountered 13 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 6,975 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,975
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0046 mg/L
Max Lead Level
13
Contaminants Flagged
$237K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,262
Median Household Income
56,607
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sagemeadow Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $87,262 and an estimated 56,607 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sagemeadow 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Sagemeadow Utility District compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2110 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen)
Selenium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.05 mg/L
Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2110 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Leukemia & blood cancers (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Contaminant 2031 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2036 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2040 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. 7 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Contaminant 2110 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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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 $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Sagemeadow Utility District (EPA ID: TX1010386) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,975 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77089 in Houston.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 13 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 13 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
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2043 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2044 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2046 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2047 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2931 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2946 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2040 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2041 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2105 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 2110 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Selenium Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2031 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2041 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2043 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2044 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2046 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2047 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2105 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2110 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2931 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2946 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0046 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 Sagemeadow Utility District (TX1010386) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sagemeadow Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sagemeadow Utility District; its 13 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Sagemeadow Utility District serve?

Sagemeadow Utility District serves approximately 6,975 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Sagemeadow Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
232
Detections
15
Latest sample
5/5/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 5.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.1 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFBS 3.1 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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Sagemeadow Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2110, Selenium, Contaminant 2031, Contaminant 2036. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Sagemeadow Utility District serve?
Sagemeadow Utility District serves approximately 6,975 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sagemeadow Utility District's water source?
Sagemeadow Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sagemeadow Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0046 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sagemeadow Utility District's service area?
The Sagemeadow Utility District service area has a median household income of $87,262. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sagemeadow Utility District get its water?
Sagemeadow 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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sagemeadow Utility District (TX): 13 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1010386/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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