P & B Water System
EPA ID: TX1010681 · 660 people served · 4 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, P & B Water System delivers safe water to 660 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for P & B Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The P & B Water System serves a community with a median household income of $106,556 and an estimated 171,475 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
P & B Water System'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.
About 1% of homes in Harris County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 2 exceed 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
P & B Water System (EPA ID: TX1010681) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 660 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for P & B Water System (TX1010681) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is P & B Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, P & B Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does P & B Water System serve?
P & B Water System serves approximately 660 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does P & B Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.