Harris County Municipal Utility District 449
EPA ID: TX1013372 · 7,179 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 (TX1013372): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 7,179 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 have a median household income of $113,388 and about 62,264 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?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 449's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 (EPA ID: TX1013372) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 7,179 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77493 in Katy.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 77493 - Katy
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 (TX1013372) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 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 449 serve?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 serves approximately 7,179 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Harris County Municipal Utility District 449 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harris County Municipal Utility District 449, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1013372/
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