LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT

PWSID: TX1390015 · Paris, TX · Serves 25,530 people

Health Violations

LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
25,530
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT (PWSID TX1390015) 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 25,530 people in Paris, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

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)
TX1390015
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Paris, TX
Population Served
25,530
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 8

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT has 8 health-based violations out of 8 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 LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serve?
LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 25,530 people in Paris, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT have?
LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT has 8 total violations on record spanning 2016–2016. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LAMAR COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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