Historical Compliance Records TX

Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1

EPA ID: TX2270355 ยท 5,082 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 (TX2270355): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 recorded 3 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 5,082 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,082
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$328K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,799
Median Household Income
35,417
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
10%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $92,799 and an estimated 35,417 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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

7 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
58 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 11% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX2270355) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,082 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 78653 in Manor.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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 $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 Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 (TX2270355) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 serve?

Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 5,082 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.

Where does Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 serve?
Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 serves approximately 5,082 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1's water source?
Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1's service area?
The Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 service area has a median household income of $92,799. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 get its water?
Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1, TX. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx2270355/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Cottonwood Creek Municipal Utility District 1 (EPA ID: TX2270355) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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