Historical Compliance Records TX

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15

EPA ID: TX1700118 ยท 6,564 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 (TX1700118): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. A total of 1 EPA violation spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 6,564 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 84
Avg Safety Score
6,564
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$295K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$112,798
Median Household Income
26,889
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 serves a community with a median household income of $112,798 and an estimated 26,889 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

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

Harris County Wcid 84
6,552 people
0 violations
B 1 violation
2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 (EPA ID: TX1700118) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 6,564 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77385 in Conroe.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (84/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
December 30, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 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)

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 (TX1700118) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 serve?

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 serves approximately 6,564 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
116
Detections
2
Latest sample
11/15/2023
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 5.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
6:2 FTS 5.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 4.4 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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 safe to drink?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 serve?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 serves approximately 6,564 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15's water source?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15's service area?
The Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 service area has a median household income of $112,798. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 get its water?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700118/
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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

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 15 (EPA ID: TX1700118) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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