Current Health-Based Noncompliance TX 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Post Oak Special Utility District

EPA ID: TX1090030 ยท 3,117 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Post Oak Special Utility District (TX1090030): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Post Oak Special Utility District has 4 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 3,117 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,117
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
13
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$122K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Post Oak Special Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$56,354
Median Household Income
9,478
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
71%
Disadvantaged Population
66th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Post Oak Special Utility District have a median household income of $56,354 and about 9,478 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Post Oak Special Utility District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
56th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
9th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Shallowater
3,119 people
2 violations
2 violations
City of Pelican Bay
3,120 people
41 violations
City of Henrietta
3,111 people
7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $514
PFAS Treatment $71
Total Estimated Cost $586

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $586 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Post Oak Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1090030) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,117 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 2, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 1, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 30, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 7, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Post Oak Special Utility District (TX1090030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Post Oak Special Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Post Oak Special Utility District. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Post Oak Special Utility District serve?

Post Oak Special Utility District serves approximately 3,117 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Post Oak Special Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 13 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Post Oak Special Utility District serve? ▼
Post Oak Special Utility District serves approximately 3,117 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Post Oak Special Utility District's water source? ▼
Post Oak Special Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Post Oak Special Utility District's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Post Oak Special Utility District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Post Oak Special Utility District have a median household income of $56,354 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 71% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Post Oak Special Utility District get its water? ▼
Post Oak Special Utility District'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Post Oak Special Utility District (TX): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1090030/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Post Oak Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX1090030) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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