Historical Compliance Records TX

East Plantation Utility District

EPA ID: TX1700283 ยท 1,896 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Plantation Utility District (TX1700283): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, East Plantation Utility District accumulated 2 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 1,896 people without any active enforcement proceedings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,896
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00423 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$247K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Plantation Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,886
Median Household Income
19,787
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Plantation Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $81,886 and an estimated 19,787 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Plantation 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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How East Plantation Utility District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,500
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

East Plantation Utility District (EPA ID: TX1700283) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,896 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77302 in Conroe.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00423 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 East Plantation Utility District (TX1700283) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Plantation Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for East Plantation Utility District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does East Plantation Utility District serve?

East Plantation Utility District serves approximately 1,896 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does East Plantation Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in East Plantation Utility District's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform 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 East Plantation Utility District serve?
East Plantation Utility District serves approximately 1,896 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is East Plantation Utility District's water source?
East Plantation Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in East Plantation Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00423 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of East Plantation Utility District's service area?
The East Plantation Utility District service area has a median household income of $81,886. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East Plantation Utility District get its water?
East Plantation 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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East Plantation Utility District (EPA ID: TX1700283) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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