Harris County Municipal Utility District 420
EPA ID: TX1013399 · 1,941 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 (TX1013399): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Harris County Municipal Utility District 420, a system that provides water to roughly 1,941 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 have a median household income of $63,739 and about 30,256 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
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 420'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
Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 (EPA ID: TX1013399) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,941 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77053 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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.
- 77053 - Houston
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 420 (TX1013399) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 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 420 serve?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 serves approximately 1,941 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Harris County Municipal Utility District 420 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harris County Municipal Utility District 420, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1013399/
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