Historical Compliance Records TX

Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19

EPA ID: TX1011927 ยท 5,535 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 (TX1011927): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19's record shows 1 remedied violation - all cleared, currently compliant, 5,535 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,535
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0041 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$387K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$145,228
Median Household Income
44,545
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
16%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 serves a community with a median household income of $145,228 and an estimated 44,545 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

Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19'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.

Low 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

7 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
58 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 11% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Bowie
5,534 people
0 violations
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City of Aledo
5,521 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,500
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 (EPA ID: TX1011927) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,535 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77389 in Spring.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0041 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 Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 (TX1011927) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 serve?

Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 serves approximately 5,535 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 serve?
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 serves approximately 5,535 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19's water source?
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0041 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19's service area?
The Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 service area has a median household income of $145,228. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 get its water?
Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1011927/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District 19 (EPA ID: TX1011927) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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