Water System Report TX

Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park

EPA ID: TX1010678 ยท 16,392 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park (TX1010678): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 16,392 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

16,392
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$229K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,758
Median Household Income
117,905
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park serves a community with a median household income of $59,758 and an estimated 117,905 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: 48% 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

Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park'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
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
67th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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. 18 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

1 violation
City of Highland Village
16,500 people
2 violations
City of Mercedes
16,258 people
4 violations
City of Sulphur Springs
16,243 people
1 violation
City of Mount Pleasant
16,238 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,033
PFAS Treatment $533
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,667

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 $2,667 (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

Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park (EPA ID: TX1010678) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 16,392 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0009 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park (TX1010678) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park 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 Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park serve?

Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park serves approximately 16,392 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park 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
145
Detections
8
Latest sample
1/27/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 13.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 13.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 5.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 5.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3 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

Should I use a water filter?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park serve?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park serves approximately 16,392 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park's water source?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park's service area?
The Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park service area has a median household income of $59,758. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park get its water?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 55 Heritage Park'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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