Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98
EPA ID: TX1700746 · 2,766 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98 (TX1700746): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98, 2,766 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98 serves a community with a median household income of $84,015 and an estimated 43,364 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 51% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 98 (EPA ID: TX1700746) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,766 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 77339 in Kingwood.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 77339 - Kingwood
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 98 (TX1700746) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98 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 98 serve?
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98 serves approximately 2,766 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 98, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx1700746/
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