TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18

PWSID: TX2270083 · Austin, TX · Serves 5,733 people

Health Violations

TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 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
5,733
Total Violations
28
Health Violations
28
Source Type
Surface Water

TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 (PWSID TX2270083) 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 5,733 people in Austin, 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). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2015–2017.

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)
TX2270083
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Austin, TX
Population Served
5,733
Health Violations
Yes (28)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 22 22
Total Coliform (RTCR) 6 6

Violation History (28)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 water safe to drink?
TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 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 TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 serve?
TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 serves 5,733 people in Austin, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 have?
TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 has 28 total violations on record spanning 2015–2017. 28 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 18 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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