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HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238

PWSID: TX1012361 · The Woodlands, TX · Serves 7,773 people

Health Violations

HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
7,773
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 (PWSID TX1012361) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 7,773 people in The Woodlands, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Copper. Recorded violations span 2018–2020.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Texas state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
TX1012361
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
The Woodlands, TX
Population Served
7,773
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Copper 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2020
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2019
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2019
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2018
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2018
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 water safe to drink?
HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 serve?
HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 serves 7,773 people in The Woodlands, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 have?
HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 has 6 total violations on record spanning 2018–2020. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HARRIS COUNTY MUD 238 water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Copper.

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About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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