City of Prairie View
EPA ID: TX2370029 · 3,000 people served · 3 ZIP codes
With a five-year violation-free history, City of Prairie View delivers safe water to 3,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Prairie View Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Prairie View serves a community with a median household income of $63,650 and an estimated 34,775 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
City of Prairie View'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.
About 1% of homes in Waller County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
City of Prairie View (EPA ID: TX2370029) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 3,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Prairie View (TX2370029) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Prairie View water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Prairie View has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Prairie View serve?
City of Prairie View serves approximately 3,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Prairie View get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.