Water System Report TX

Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11

EPA ID: TX1290046 ยท 3,819 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 (TX1290046): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 3,819 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,819
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.000736 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$275K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,839
Median Household Income
7,664
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
20%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 serves a community with a median household income of $88,839 and an estimated 7,664 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Infrastructure Risk

18 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% 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. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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

City of Nash
3,818 people
A 1 violation
City of Clyde
3,820 people
15 violations
City of Venus
3,816 people
3 violations
City of Eagle Lake
3,837 people
8 violations
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 (EPA ID: TX1290046) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,819 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 75114 in Crandall.

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
0.000736 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 (TX1290046) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 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 Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 serve?

Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 serves approximately 3,819 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
87
Detections
8
Latest sample
5/12/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

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

Should I use a water filter?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 serve?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 serves approximately 3,819 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11's water source?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000736 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11's service area?
The Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 service area has a median household income of $88,839. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11 get its water?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 11, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1290046/
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