Water System Report TX

Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1

EPA ID: TX2270227 ยท 18,015 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 (TX2270227): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 ha logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 18,015 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 72
Avg Safety Score
18,015
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$393K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$74,048
Median Household Income
26,776
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $74,048 and an estimated 26,776 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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. 6 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Pampa
17,994 people
3 violations
City of Pleasanton
17,985 people
B 1 violation
City of Bay City
18,061 people
14 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX2270227) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 18,015 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78728 in Austin.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (72/100)

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 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 Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 (TX2270227) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 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 Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 serve?

Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 18,015 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
1
Latest sample
9/24/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 5.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 5.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

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 Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 safe to drink?
Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 serve?
Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 18,015 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1's water source?
Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1's service area?
The Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 service area has a median household income of $74,048. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?
Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1'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.). Wells Branch Municipal Utility District 1: Serves 18K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2270227/
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