Water System Report TX

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46

EPA ID: TX1700348 ยท 24,399 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 (TX1700348): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 posted zero EPA violations serving 24,399 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 87
Avg Safety Score
24,399
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00246 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$380K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$112,093
Median Household Income
111,822
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
17%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 serves a community with a median household income of $112,093 and an estimated 111,822 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46'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

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Royse City
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $2,067
Total Estimated Cost $2,067

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

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 (EPA ID: TX1700348) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 24,399 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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
0.00246 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

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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 46 (TX1700348) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 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 46 serve?

Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 serves approximately 24,399 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 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
91

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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 safe to drink?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 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?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 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 46 serve?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 serves approximately 24,399 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46's water source?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 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 46's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00246 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46's service area?
The Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 service area has a median household income of $112,093. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46 get its water?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 46'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 46, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700348/
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