F0/100

HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,560 people · Texas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
TX1010082
Violations
83

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

No violations in the past 5 years

Full EPA compliance since 2020.

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 HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A

Is HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A water safe to drink?

HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 83 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A detected?

1 contaminants were tested in HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A have any EPA violations?

Yes, HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A has 83 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 10 are health-based violations.

How many people does HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A serve?

HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A serves approximately 2,560 people, Texas.

What type of water does HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A provide?

HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX1010082.

How does HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A compare to other utilities in Texas?

HARRIS COUNTY FWSD 1A scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.