LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC

PWSID: TX1820069 · Gordon, TX · Serves 2,247 people

Health Violations

LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC has 28 health-based violations out of 28 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,247
Total Violations
28
Health Violations
28
Source Type
Surface Water

LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC (PWSID TX1820069) 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 2,247 people in Gordon, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 28 total violations, with 28 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 1009. Recorded violations span 2015–2024.

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)
TX1820069
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Gordon, TX
Population Served
2,247
Health Violations
Yes (28)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 12 12
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 12 12
Contaminant 1009 4 4

Violation History (28)

Contaminant Health Date
Contaminant 1009 Yes Nov 1, 2024
Contaminant 1009 Yes Nov 1, 2024
Contaminant 1009 Yes Oct 1, 2024
Contaminant 1009 Yes Oct 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC water safe to drink?
LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC has 28 health-based violations out of 28 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 LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC serve?
LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC serves 2,247 people in Gordon, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC have?
LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC has 28 total violations on record spanning 2015–2024. 28 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LAKE PALO PINTO AREA WSC water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Contaminant 1009.

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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