No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016.
Serves about 17,856 people (5,953 connections) with surface water bought from Harris County FWSD 51, Harris County MUD 285, Harris County WCID 84 and 2 more.
From EPA's record for TX1010720. PurityMap is independent of Harris County MUD 53.
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No health-based violations in the last 10 years, from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.
EPA required this system to test for 30 unregulated and emerging contaminants, from December 2023 to September 2024.
| Contaminant | Result | Limit | Status | Sampled | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) | 4 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) | 3.8 ng/L | 2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limit | Within the referenced health-based guidance value | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) | 7 ng/L | 400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state) | Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) | 7.8 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Detected, no limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) | 7.8 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Detected, no limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS) | < 2 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals) | < 5 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Lithium | < 9 µg/L | 10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limit | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA) | < 5 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA) | < 6 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA) | < 20 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA) | < 4 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA) | < 3 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) | < 4 ng/L | 10 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) | < 4 ng/L | 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | < 4 ng/L | 4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024) | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS) | < 4 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA) | < 8 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA) | < 7 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA) | < 2 ng/L | No federal or state limit; shown for transparency | Not detected above the reporting limit | 2023-12-15 to 2024-09-10 | UCMR5 Analytical Results: HARRIS COUNTY MUD 53 (TX1010720) |
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Follow this water →Harris County MUD 53's phone number on EPA record is 713-850-9000. Its mailing address is 1980 POST OAK BLVD STE 1380, HOUSTON, TX 77056-3970.
According to EPA's record, Harris County MUD 53 uses surface water bought from Harris County FWSD 51, Harris County MUD 285, Harris County WCID 84 and 2 more.
No health-based violations on EPA record since 2016. EPA also lists 2 missed or late tests or reports in 10 years. The record comes from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.
Lead was not detected at the 90th percentile of tap samples in Harris County MUD 53's latest lead and copper round, which ended in December 2023. The federal action level is 15 µg/L.
PurityMap has no verified website for Harris County MUD 53. Its phone number on EPA record is 713-850-9000. Its mailing address on EPA record is 1980 POST OAK BLVD STE 1380, HOUSTON, TX 77056-3970. Your water bill lists the ways to contact your supplier and pay. PurityMap does not take payments.