Water System Report TX

Travis County Municipal Utility District 2

EPA ID: TX2270241 ยท 3,294 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 (TX2270241): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 has no violations listed for its service population of 3,294.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,294
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$319K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$92,964
Median Household Income
31,410
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
9%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 have a median household income of $92,964 and about 31,410 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Travis County Municipal Utility District 2's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Early
3,296 people
3 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $1,100 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 (EPA ID: TX2270241) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,294 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78754 in Austin.

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
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 (TX2270241) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 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 Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 serve?

Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 serves approximately 3,294 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Travis County Municipal Utility District 2; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 serve? ▼
Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 serves approximately 3,294 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Travis County Municipal Utility District 2's water source? ▼
Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Travis County Municipal Utility District 2's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Travis County Municipal Utility District 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 have a median household income of $92,964 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 get its water? ▼
Travis County Municipal Utility District 2's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Travis County Municipal Utility District 2 Water Report, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2270241/
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