Water System Report TX

City of Hutto

EPA ID: TX2460007 · 29,580 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at City of Hutto — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 29,580 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

29,580
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$334K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 15 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Hutto Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,967
Median Household Income
234,591
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hutto serves a community with a median household income of $94,967 and an estimated 234,591 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Hutto'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Williamson 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% 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. 47 detections recorded. 14 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Forney
29,692 people
A 0 violations
City of Converse
29,709 people
A 0 violations
A 1 violation
City of Fate
29,285 people
A 7 violations
City of San Juan
30,000 people
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,820
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $2,480

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 $2,480 (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

City of Hutto (EPA ID: TX2460007) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 29,580 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Hutto (TX2460007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hutto water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Hutto has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Hutto serve?

City of Hutto serves approximately 29,580 people across 5 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does City of Hutto get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
216
Unknown Material
7,512
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 29,580
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Hutto meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Hutto serve?
City of Hutto serves approximately 29,580 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is City of Hutto's water source?
City of Hutto draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Hutto's service area?
The City of Hutto service area has a median household income of $94,967. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Hutto get its water?
City of Hutto'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.
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