Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22
EPA ID: TX1011745 · 3,156 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 (TX1011745): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 returns no entries for its service territory of 3,156 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 have a median household income of $54,456 and about 36,314 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 51% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded.
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
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 (EPA ID: TX1011745) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,156 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77014 in Houston.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000616 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 77014 - Houston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 (TX1011745) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 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 Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 serve?
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 serves approximately 3,156 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 22, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1011745/
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