FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: TX1850003 · Friona, TX · Serves 4,653 people

Health Violations

FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,653
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (PWSID TX1850003) 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 4,653 people in Friona, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Gross Alpha, Contaminant 2946. Recorded violations span 2021–2024.

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)
TX1850003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Friona, TX
Population Served
4,653
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha 1 1
Contaminant 2946 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Contaminant 2946 Yes Jul 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves 4,653 people in Friona, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have?
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 2 total violations on record spanning 2021–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Gross Alpha, Contaminant 2946.

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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