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ZIP 77083 · Texas

Houston, TX

Moderate
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5 compounds detected

Detected — below EPA limits

lithium no federal limit
33900.00 ppt
0 50850 ppt
6:2 FTS no federal limit
42.60 ppt
0 63.9 ppt
PFBA no federal limit
10.60 ppt
0 15.9 ppt
PFPeA no federal limit
6.70 ppt
0 10.1 ppt
PFHxA no federal limit
5.10 ppt
0 7.7 ppt
Above EPA limit Below EPA limit No federal limit EPA MCL
PFAS Detected
17
Above EPA Limits
0
Water Systems
10
Highest % of MCL
N/A

Plain English

01What this means for you

PFAS were detected at this water system, but below the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Level. "Below the limit" doesn't mean no risk — it means EPA considers the concentration acceptable across a lifetime of consumption at that level. Some people, particularly pregnant women, infants, and those with compromised immune systems, may wish to take additional precaution. Using a filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS reduction is a reasonable step that costs little and eliminates this variable entirely. Continue reading your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for year-to-year trends.

What to do next

02Three concrete steps

  1. 01

    Install a certified filter

    A reverse osmosis or NSF/ANSI 58-certified carbon block at your kitchen tap is the most reliable solution. Standard pitcher filters (Brita, PUR) don't remove PFAS unless explicitly certified for it. See certified filter picks →

  2. 02

    Read your utility's CCR

    Your water utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report covering the previous year's water quality, including their PFAS treatment plan if any. More detailed than this site's summary. How to read a CCR →

  3. 03

    Reduce other exposure routes

    Water isn't the only input. Replace badly-scratched non-stick pans, skip microwave popcorn bags and greaseproof fast-food wrappers, and choose stainless or cast iron cookware. Full action plan on the FAQ →

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02FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 30

Low Level

PWSID · TX0790146

Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
22500.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
7.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
4.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
4.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated

03NORTH MISSION GLEN MUD

Low Level

PWSID · TX0790174

Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
16900.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

04CITY OF HOUSTON, TX

Moderate

PWSID · TX1010013

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
33900.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
6:2 FTS
6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid
42.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
10.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
6.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
5.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated

05CHELFORD ONE MUD

Low Level

PWSID · TX1010767

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
24800.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

06CHELFORD CITY MUD

Low Level

PWSID · TX1010782

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
22800.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

07BISSONNET MUD

Low Level

PWSID · TX1010883

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
28700.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

08MISSION BEND MUD 1

Low Level

PWSID · TX1011718

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
17800.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

09MISSION BEND MUD 2

Low Level

PWSID · TX1011826

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
24600.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

010RENN ROAD MUD

Low Level

PWSID · TX1011834

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
20100.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

011HARRIS COUNTY MUD 158

Low Level

PWSID · TX1012297

Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS test results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
13100.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

Note: ZIP code 77083 is served by 10 separate water utilities. Results above show data for each system independently.

Source & Methodology

About this data

Source
EPA UCMR 5
Data released
January 2026
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Systems tested
~10,000 public water systems
Water systems (PWSID)
TX0790146 · TX0790174 · TX1010013 · TX1010767 · TX1010782 · TX1010883 · TX1011718 · TX1011826 · TX1011834 · TX1012297
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt

Values shown are the highest single-sample concentration measured at entry points to the distribution system. Results reflect water quality at the treatment plant — aging pipes, building plumbing, and on-site storage can affect what actually reaches your tap. "Not detected" means below the MRL, not literally zero.

View raw EPA UCMR 5 occurrence data →

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