MORTON VALLEY WSC

PWSID: TX0670018 · Eastland, TX · Serves 770 people

Health Violations

MORTON VALLEY WSC has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
770
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Surface Water

MORTON VALLEY WSC (PWSID TX0670018) 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 770 people in Eastland, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2016–2024.

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)
TX0670018
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Eastland, TX
Population Served
770
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 12 12
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 1, 2016
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MORTON VALLEY WSC water safe to drink?
MORTON VALLEY WSC has 15 health-based violations out of 15 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 MORTON VALLEY WSC serve?
MORTON VALLEY WSC serves 770 people in Eastland, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MORTON VALLEY WSC have?
MORTON VALLEY WSC has 15 total violations on record spanning 2016–2024. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MORTON VALLEY WSC water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Combined Radium 226/228, Gross Alpha.

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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