Water System Report TX

Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook

EPA ID: TX1012007 ยท 14,868 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook (TX1012007): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook: clean, five years, 14,868 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 88
Avg Safety Score
14,868
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00103 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$213K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$54,456
Median Household Income
36,314
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook serves a community with a median household income of $54,456 and an estimated 36,314 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook'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.

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. 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

Nueces County Wcid 4
14,880 people
A 4 violations
City of Azle
14,847 people
B 0 violations
15 violations
1 violation

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

Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook (EPA ID: TX1012007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 14,868 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77014 in Houston.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (88/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.00103 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook (TX1012007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook 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 Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook serve?

Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook serves approximately 14,868 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
290
Detections
7
Latest sample
10/16/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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

Is water from Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook safe to drink?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook serve?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook serves approximately 14,868 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook's water source?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00103 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook's service area?
The Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook service area has a median household income of $54,456. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook get its water?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harris County Municipal Utility District 200 Cranbrook, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1012007/
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