VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH

PWSID: TX0200037 · Surfside Beach, TX · Serves 5,697 people

Health Violations

VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH has 226 health-based violations out of 226 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,697
Total Violations
226
Health Violations
226
Source Type
Surface Water

VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH (PWSID TX0200037) 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 5,697 people in Surfside Beach, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 226 total violations, with 226 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli. Recorded violations span 2009–2025.

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)
TX0200037
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Surfside Beach, TX
Population Served
5,697
Health Violations
Yes (226)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 136 136
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 78 78
E. coli 6 6
Combined Radium 226/228 6 6

Violation History (226)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2024
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2024
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2024
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jul 26, 2020
E. coli Yes Jul 26, 2020
E. coli Yes Jul 26, 2020
E. coli Yes Aug 29, 2019
E. coli Yes Aug 29, 2019
E. coli Yes Aug 29, 2019
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2017
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2017
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2017
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH water safe to drink?
VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH has 226 health-based violations out of 226 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 VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH serve?
VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH serves 5,697 people in Surfside Beach, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH have?
VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH has 226 total violations on record spanning 2009–2025. 226 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in VILLAGE OF SURFSIDE BEACH water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli.

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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