CITY OF LA FERIA

PWSID: TX0310003 · La Feria, TX · Serves 7,226 people

Health Violations

CITY OF LA FERIA has 13 health-based violations out of 13 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
7,226
Total Violations
13
Health Violations
13
Source Type
Surface Water

CITY OF LA FERIA (PWSID TX0310003) 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 7,226 people in La Feria, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 13 total violations, with 13 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2015–2021.

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)
TX0310003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
La Feria, TX
Population Served
7,226
Health Violations
Yes (13)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 10
Turbidity 3 3

Violation History (13)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CITY OF LA FERIA water safe to drink?
CITY OF LA FERIA has 13 health-based violations out of 13 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 CITY OF LA FERIA serve?
CITY OF LA FERIA serves 7,226 people in La Feria, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CITY OF LA FERIA have?
CITY OF LA FERIA has 13 total violations on record spanning 2015–2021. 13 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CITY OF LA FERIA water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity.

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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