Water System Report TX

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39

EPA ID: TX1700332 ยท 4,284 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 (TX1700332): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 4,284 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,284
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.000634 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$295K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

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 39 serves a community with a median household income of $112,798 and an estimated 26,889 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39'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

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. 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†’

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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

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 (EPA ID: TX1700332) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 4,284 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 77385 in Conroe.

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
0.000634 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 39 (TX1700332) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 serve?

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 serves approximately 4,284 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 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
87

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

Should I use a water filter?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 serve?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 serves approximately 4,284 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39's water source?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000634 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39's service area?
The Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39 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 39 get its water?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39'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.). Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 39, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700332/
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