ATASCOSA RURAL WSC

PWSID: TX0150040 · Atascosa, TX · Serves 13,905 people

Health Violations

ATASCOSA RURAL WSC has 33 health-based violations out of 33 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
13,905
Total Violations
33
Health Violations
33
Source Type
Surface Water

ATASCOSA RURAL WSC (PWSID TX0150040) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 13,905 people in Atascosa, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 33 total violations, with 33 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Copper, Nitrate. Recorded violations span 2017–2023.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Texas state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
TX0150040
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Atascosa, TX
Population Served
13,905
Health Violations
Yes (33)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Copper 31 31
Nitrate 2 2

Violation History (33)

Contaminant Health Date
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2023
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2023
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2023
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2023
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2023
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2023
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2023
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2023
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2023
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2023
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2022
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2022
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2022
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2022
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2022
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2022
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2022
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2022
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2022
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2022
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2022
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2022
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2022
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2021
Copper Yes Oct 1, 2021
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2021
Copper Yes Jul 1, 2021
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2021
Copper Yes Apr 1, 2021
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2021
Copper Yes Jan 1, 2021
Nitrate Yes Oct 1, 2017
Nitrate Yes Jul 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ATASCOSA RURAL WSC water safe to drink?
ATASCOSA RURAL WSC has 33 health-based violations out of 33 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does ATASCOSA RURAL WSC serve?
ATASCOSA RURAL WSC serves 13,905 people in Atascosa, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ATASCOSA RURAL WSC have?
ATASCOSA RURAL WSC has 33 total violations on record spanning 2017–2023. 33 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ATASCOSA RURAL WSC water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Copper, Nitrate.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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