Water System Report TX

Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386

EPA ID: TX1013305 ยท 18,018 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 (TX1013305): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 18,018 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
18,018
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$337K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$120,521
Median Household Income
115,743
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
16%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 serves a community with a median household income of $120,521 and an estimated 115,743 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

Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386'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

16 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
50 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 24% 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. 3 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

B 0 violations
City of Pampa
17,994 people
3 violations
City of Pleasanton
17,985 people
B 1 violation
City of Bay City
18,061 people
14 violations
City of Bellaire
18,090 people
A 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,500
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

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 $2,750 (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 Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 (EPA ID: TX1013305) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 18,018 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
0.0014 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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 (TX1013305) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 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 Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 serve?

Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 serves approximately 18,018 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 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
174

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 Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 safe to drink?
Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 earns a B 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 Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 serve?
Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 serves approximately 18,018 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386's water source?
Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386's service area?
The Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 service area has a median household income of $120,521. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386 get its water?
Harris Montgomery Counties Municipal Utility District 386'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.

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