Public water system · TX1013674
ActiveHarris County MUD 465
At a glance
Harris County MUD 465 (PWSID TX1013674) is an active community water system in Harris County, Texas. It reports serving 2,168 people through 884 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, 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
2,168
Service connections
884
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Harris County MUD 465 compare with other water systems in Harris County?
By EPA's size categories, Harris County MUD 465 is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Harris County has 1,246 active public water systems. Its population served is about 55% below the county average of 4,849 people per system, and accounts for less than 0.1% 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 Harris County MUD 465 is well below 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. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 5,215 Texas systems (74%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Harris County MUD 465?
EPA lists Harris County MUD 465 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 Harris County MUD 465 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 Harris County MUD 465. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Harris County MUD 465: frequently asked questions
Who runs Harris County MUD 465?
Harris County MUD 465 (PWSID TX1013674) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Harris County MUD 465 serve?
Harris County MUD 465 reports serving 2,168 people through 884 service connections in Harris County, Texas.
Where does Harris County MUD 465 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Harris County MUD 465 have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Harris County MUD 465'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 Harris County MUD 465's water quality report?
As a community water system, Harris County MUD 465 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, “Harris County MUD 465, PWSID TX1013674, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/harris-county-mud-465-tx1013674 (data as of October 1, 2026).