Harris County Municipal Utility District 537
EPA ID: TX1013586 · 1,416 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Harris County Municipal Utility District 537 (TX1013586): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Harris County Municipal Utility District 537's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 1,416 residents year after year.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harris County Municipal Utility District 537 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Harris County Municipal Utility District 537 serves a community with a median household income of $141,459 and an estimated 167,227 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 537'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 Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 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 537 (EPA ID: TX1013586) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,416 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 537 (TX1013586) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harris County Municipal Utility District 537 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harris County Municipal Utility District 537 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 537 serve?
Harris County Municipal Utility District 537 serves approximately 1,416 people across 4 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Harris County Municipal Utility District 537 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 537, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1013586/
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