Harris County Fwsd 45
EPA ID: TX1010545 · 504 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harris County Fwsd 45 (TX1010545): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 4 unresolved EPA violations, Harris County Fwsd 45 is currently out of full compliance - approximately 504 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harris County Fwsd 45 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Harris County Fwsd 45 serves a community with a median household income of $37,843 and an estimated 44,920 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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 Fwsd 45'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Harris County Fwsd 45 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 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. 4 detections recorded.
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 Fwsd 45 (EPA ID: TX1010545) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 504 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77060 in Houston.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 2, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00153 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.
- 77060 - Houston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Harris County Fwsd 45 (TX1010545) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harris County Fwsd 45 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Harris County Fwsd 45. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Harris County Fwsd 45 serve?
Harris County Fwsd 45 serves approximately 504 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Harris County Fwsd 45 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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