Water System Report TX

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6

EPA ID: TX1011258 ยท 3,435 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 (TX1011258): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 3,435 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,435
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,510
Median Household Income
57,269
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 serves a community with a median household income of $60,510 and an estimated 57,269 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

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6'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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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. 4 detections recorded.

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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Haskell
3,431 people
9 violations
City of Clifton
3,442 people
1 violation
City of Jarrell
3,450 people
3 violations
Oakmont Pud
3,450 people
30 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $2,000 (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

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 (EPA ID: TX1011258) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,435 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77082 in Houston.

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 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 West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 (TX1011258) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 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 West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 serve?

West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 serves approximately 3,435 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 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
58

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?
West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 serve?
West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 serves approximately 3,435 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6's water source?
West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6's service area?
The West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 service area has a median household income of $60,510. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6 get its water?
West Harris County Municipal Utility District 6'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

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