PALO PINTO WSC

PWSID: TX1820004 · Palo Pinto, TX · Serves 1,000 people

Health Violations

PALO PINTO WSC has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,000
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

PALO PINTO WSC (PWSID TX1820004) 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 1,000 people in Palo Pinto, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2017–2024.

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)
TX1820004
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Palo Pinto, TX
Population Served
1,000
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PALO PINTO WSC water safe to drink?
PALO PINTO WSC has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 PALO PINTO WSC serve?
PALO PINTO WSC serves 1,000 people in Palo Pinto, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PALO PINTO WSC have?
PALO PINTO WSC has 3 total violations on record spanning 2017–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PALO PINTO WSC water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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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