Water System Report TX

Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10

EPA ID: TX1290054 · 2,901 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 2,901 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,901
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$330K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$104,804
Median Household Income
480,525
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
15%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 serves a community with a median household income of $104,804 and an estimated 480,525 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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?

Surface Water

Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10'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
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
54th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Kaufman County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 38% 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. 31 detections recorded. 4 exceed 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,929
PFAS Treatment $414
Water Filtration $43
Total Estimated Cost $2,386

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 $2,386 (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 10 (EPA ID: TX1290054) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,901 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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 10 (TX1290054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 serve?

Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 serves approximately 2,901 people across 8 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
976
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,771
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 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 10 serve?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 serves approximately 2,901 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10's water source?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10's service area?
The Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 service area has a median household income of $104,804. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10 get its water?
Kaufman County Municipal Utility District 10'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.
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