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CITY OF MINERAL WELLS

PWSID: TX1820001 · Mineral Wells, TX · Serves 15,564 people

Health Violations

CITY OF MINERAL WELLS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
15,564
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

CITY OF MINERAL WELLS (PWSID TX1820001) 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 15,564 people in Mineral Wells, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Contaminant 1009, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2017–2023.

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)
TX1820001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Mineral Wells, TX
Population Served
15,564
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1009 4 4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 2

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Contaminant 1009 Yes Aug 1, 2023
Contaminant 1009 Yes Aug 1, 2023
Contaminant 1009 Yes Aug 1, 2023
Contaminant 1009 Yes Aug 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CITY OF MINERAL WELLS water safe to drink?
CITY OF MINERAL WELLS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 MINERAL WELLS serve?
CITY OF MINERAL WELLS serves 15,564 people in Mineral Wells, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CITY OF MINERAL WELLS have?
CITY OF MINERAL WELLS has 6 total violations on record spanning 2017–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CITY OF MINERAL WELLS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Contaminant 1009, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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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