Public water system · TX1010554
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At a glance
Greenwood Utility District (PWSID TX1010554) is an active community water system in Harris County, Texas. It reports serving 10,527 people through 3,509 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
10,527
Service connections
3,509
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Greenwood Utility District compare with other water systems in Harris County?
By EPA's size categories, Greenwood Utility District is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). Harris County has 1,246 active public water systems. Its population served is about twice the county average of 4,849 people per system, and accounts for 0.2% of the 6,041,784 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Texas, the 7,078 active systems average 4,789 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Greenwood Utility District is about 57% above that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Texas has 4,594 active community water systems, 65% of the state's 7,078 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 1,192 Texas systems (17%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Greenwood Utility District?
EPA lists Greenwood Utility District as owned by a local government. The TX state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 508 of the 1,246 active systems in Harris County (41%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Greenwood Utility District have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Greenwood Utility District. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Greenwood Utility District: frequently asked questions
Who runs Greenwood Utility District?
Greenwood Utility District (PWSID TX1010554) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Greenwood Utility District serve?
Greenwood Utility District reports serving 10,527 people through 3,509 service connections in Harris County, Texas.
Where does Greenwood Utility District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Greenwood Utility District have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Greenwood Utility District's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the TX state drinking water program.
Where can I find Greenwood Utility District's water quality report?
As a community water system, Greenwood Utility District must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Harris County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Houston | Harris | 2,970,543 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Pasadena | Harris | 152,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Clear Lake City Water Authority | Harris | 89,702 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Baytown | Harris | 86,004 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Houston Ud 5 - Kingwood | Harris | 80,073 | Community | Groundwater |
| Harris County MUD 165 | Harris | 40,503 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Greenwood Utility District, PWSID TX1010554, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/greenwood-utility-district-tx1010554 (data as of October 1, 2026).