Water System Report TX

City of Conroe

EPA ID: TX1700001 ยท 113,912 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Conroe (TX1700001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for City of Conroe: clean, five years, 113,912 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 78
Avg Safety Score
113,912
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$247K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Conroe Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$78,574
Median Household Income
186,767
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
27%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Conroe serves a community with a median household income of $78,574 and an estimated 186,767 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Conroe'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Allen
113,746 people
A 0 violations
A 1 violation
New Braunfels Utilities
116,477 people
1 violation
A 4 violations
City of Tyler
107,000 people
A 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,814
Water Filtration $86
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

City of Conroe (EPA ID: TX1700001) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 113,912 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (78/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 5 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 City of Conroe (TX1700001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Conroe water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Conroe 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 City of Conroe serve?

City of Conroe serves approximately 113,912 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Conroe get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
1222

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

Is water from City of Conroe safe to drink?
City of Conroe earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Conroe meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Conroe serve?
City of Conroe serves approximately 113,912 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is City of Conroe's water source?
City of Conroe draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Conroe's service area?
The City of Conroe service area has a median household income of $78,574. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Conroe get its water?
City of Conroe'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.). City of Conroe, TX: Serves 114K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700001/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{City of Conroe, TX: Serves 114K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700001/}
}
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