BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH

PWSID: TX1770007 · Sweetwater, TX · Serves 2,973 people

Health Violations

BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,973
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH (PWSID TX1770007) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,973 people in Sweetwater, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2022–2022.

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)
TX1770007
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Sweetwater, TX
Population Served
2,973
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Dec 2, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH water safe to drink?
BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH serve?
BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH serves 2,973 people in Sweetwater, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH have?
BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH has 1 total violation on record spanning 2022–2022. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BITTER CREEK WSC SOUTH water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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