Water System Report TX

North Zulch Municipal Utility District

EPA ID: TX1570004 ยท 1,800 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Zulch Municipal Utility District (TX1570004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: North Zulch Municipal Utility District - zero violations, five years, 1,800 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,800
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Zulch Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,938
Median Household Income
12,683
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Zulch Municipal Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $65,938 and an estimated 12,683 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North Zulch Municipal Utility District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,600
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

North Zulch Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX1570004) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,800 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 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.

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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 North Zulch Municipal Utility District (TX1570004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Zulch Municipal Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North Zulch Municipal Utility District 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 North Zulch Municipal Utility District serve?

North Zulch Municipal Utility District serves approximately 1,800 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does North Zulch Municipal Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
North Zulch Municipal Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Zulch Municipal Utility District serve?
North Zulch Municipal Utility District serves approximately 1,800 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is North Zulch Municipal Utility District's water source?
North Zulch Municipal Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Zulch Municipal Utility District's service area?
The North Zulch Municipal Utility District service area has a median household income of $65,938. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Zulch Municipal Utility District get its water?
North Zulch Municipal Utility District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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