Water System Report TX

Klein Pud

EPA ID: TX1011143 ยท 3,504 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Klein Pud (TX1011143): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Klein Pud shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 3,504 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,504
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00205 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$265K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Klein Pud Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$101,588
Median Household Income
52,910
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Klein Pud serves a community with a median household income of $101,588 and an estimated 52,910 residents across its service area.

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Klein Pud'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
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.

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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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. 10 detections recorded. 3 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
Flood Insurance $2,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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 $3,100 (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

Klein Pud (EPA ID: TX1011143) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,504 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77388 in Spring.

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
0.00205 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 Klein Pud (TX1011143) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klein Pud water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Klein Pud 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 Klein Pud serve?

Klein Pud serves approximately 3,504 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Klein Pud get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
29

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?
Klein Pud meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Klein Pud serve?
Klein Pud serves approximately 3,504 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Klein Pud's water source?
Klein Pud draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Klein Pud's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00205 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Klein Pud's service area?
The Klein Pud service area has a median household income of $101,588. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Klein Pud get its water?
Klein Pud'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Klein Pud Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1011143/
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