Public water system · TX1012866
ActiveHarris County MUD 261
Community water system in Harris County, Texas, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,452
Service connections
484
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2022-05-30 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-04-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-04-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
Harris County MUD 261: frequently asked questions
Is Harris County MUD 261's water safe to drink?
Harris County MUD 261 is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Harris County MUD 261?
Harris County MUD 261 (PWSID TX1012866) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Harris County MUD 261 serve?
Harris County MUD 261 reports serving 1,452 people through 484 service connections in Harris County, Texas.
Where does Harris County MUD 261 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
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 |