A83/100
CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 80,073 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TX1010348
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD
Is CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD water safe to drink?
CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD detected?
73 contaminants were tested in CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD serve?
CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD serves approximately 80,073 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD provide?
CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1010348.
How does CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF HOUSTON UD 5 - KINGWOOD scores 83/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.