A91/100
HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,262 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX1010501
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 321.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 2010.
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 UTILITY DISTRICT 6
Is HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 water safe to drink?
HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 46 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 detected?
46 contaminants were tested in HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 have any EPA violations?
Yes, HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR.
How many people does HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 serve?
HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 serves approximately 11,262 people, Texas.
What type of water does HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 provide?
HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 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 TX1010501.
How does HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 compare to other utilities in Texas?
HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 6 scores 91/100 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.