Water System Report TX

Spring Creek Utility District

EPA ID: TX1700133 ยท 8,919 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spring Creek Utility District (TX1700133): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Spring Creek Utility District - the supplier serving 8,919 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 87
Avg Safety Score
8,919
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00114 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$346K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Spring Creek Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$130,094
Median Household Income
69,549
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
13%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Spring Creek Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $130,094 and an estimated 69,549 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Spring Creek 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.

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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†’

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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:

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 $2,300 (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

Spring Creek Utility District (EPA ID: TX1700133) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 8,919 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77386 in Spring.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (87/100)

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 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
0.00114 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 Spring Creek Utility District (TX1700133) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Creek Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Utility District serve?

Spring Creek Utility District serves approximately 8,919 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Spring Creek Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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 Spring Creek Utility District safe to drink?
Spring Creek Utility District earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Utility District serve?
Spring Creek Utility District serves approximately 8,919 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Spring Creek Utility District's water source?
Spring Creek Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Spring Creek Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00114 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Spring Creek Utility District's service area?
The Spring Creek Utility District service area has a median household income of $130,094. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Spring Creek Utility District get its water?
Spring Creek 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Spring Creek Utility District Water Quality Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700133/
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