SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC

PWSID: TX1660013 · Cameron, TX · Serves 1,371 people

Health Violations

SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,371
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC (PWSID TX1660013) 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 1,371 people in Cameron, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, 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)
TX1660013
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Cameron, TX
Population Served
1,371
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 4 4
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
E. coli Yes Nov 1, 2016
E. coli Yes Nov 1, 2016
E. coli Yes Sep 3, 2016
E. coli Yes Sep 3, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC water safe to drink?
SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC serve?
SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC serves 1,371 people in Cameron, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC have?
SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC has 5 total violations on record spanning 2016–2024. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SALEM ELM RIDGE WSC water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, 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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