Water System Report TX

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

660
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$309K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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

$106,556
Median Household Income
171,475
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
53th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% 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. 16 detections recorded. 2 exceed 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.
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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 $1,500
PFAS Treatment $425
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,225

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 $2,225 (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

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

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
P & B Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does P & B Water System serve?
P & B Water System serves approximately 660 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is P & B Water System's water source?
P & B Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of P & B Water System's service area?
The P & B Water System service area has a median household income of $106,556. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does P & B Water System get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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