Water System Report TX

Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District

EPA ID: TX2460128 · 5,682 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 5,682 residents.

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

5,682
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$449K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$126,728
Median Household Income
220,975
Service Area Population
4%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
15%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $126,728 and an estimated 220,975 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District'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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% 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. 54 detections recorded. 13 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Texas

City of Teague
5,688 people
A 3 violations
0 violations
City of Kermit
5,708 people
A 15 violations
0 violations
City of Jourdanton
5,721 people
A 25 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $571
Water Filtration $43
Total Estimated Cost $1,814

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 $1,814 (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

Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (EPA ID: TX2460128) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 5,682 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 2 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District (TX2460128) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District serve?

Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District serves approximately 5,682 people across 7 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District 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
62
Detections
2
Latest sample
6/17/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 3 ppt

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
0
Unknown Material
1,886
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 5,682
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?
Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District serve?
Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District serves approximately 5,682 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District's water source?
Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District's service area?
The Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District service area has a median household income of $126,728. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District get its water?
Fern Bluff Municipal Utility District'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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