CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 77406

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.

38
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
9
Water Systems
115%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 105% of limit
Detected: 4.20 ppt

What this means for you

One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the EPA's enforceable drinking water limit at a utility serving ZIP 77406. The EPA set these limits because long-term exposure at higher concentrations is associated with health effects including immune suppression, thyroid changes, and cancer risk increases. Standard pitcher filters (Brita, PUR) are not certified to remove PFAS. The most reliable at-home options are under-sink reverse osmosis systems or activated carbon block filters with an NSF/ANSI 58 certification specifically listing PFOA/PFOS reduction. Your water utility is required to bring levels into compliance by 2029 — filtering at the tap is the practical interim step if you'd like additional protection now.

TDCJ JESTER 1 UNIT

TX0790085 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
24100.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

PECAN GROVE MUD

TX0790132 Moderate
Water Type
MX
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
3.00ppt
30% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
lithium
12300.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
92.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
22.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
6.40pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
4.50pptNo federal limitUnregulated

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 50

TX0790277 Low Level
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
14000.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
8.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
7.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 118

TX0790366 Moderate
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
3.10ppt
31% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
lithium
14900.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
7.80pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
6.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
6.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
3.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated

LAMAR CISD FOSTER BRISCOE AND WERTHEIMER

TX0790388 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
18300.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 142

TX0790429 High Risk
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
4.20ppt
105% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
3.80ppt
38% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
lithium
12200.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
9.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
8.80pptNo federal limitUnregulated
6:2 FTS
6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid
7.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
7.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
4.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 146

TX0790435 Low Level
Water Type
MX
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
9700.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
6:2 FTS
6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid
7.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
6.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 133

TX0790444 High Risk
Water Type
MX
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
1
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
4.60ppt
115% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
3.90ppt
39% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
lithium
18100.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
9.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
8.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
7.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
4.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 143 WATER VIEW ESTA

TX0790472 Low Level
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
0
State
Texas
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
lithium
17100.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
5.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
3.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
Note: ZIP code 77406 is served by 9 separate water utilities. Results above show data for each system independently.
About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle)
Data released
January 2026
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Systems tested
~10,000 public water systems serving > 25 people
Water systems (PWSID)
TX0790085, TX0790132, TX0790277, TX0790366, TX0790388, TX0790429, TX0790435, TX0790444, TX0790472
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor, not zero

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.