WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES

PWSID: TX2400022 · Laredo, TX · Serves 8,358 people

Health Violations

WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES has 79 health-based violations out of 79 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,358
Total Violations
79
Health Violations
79
Source Type
Surface Water

WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES (PWSID TX2400022) 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 8,358 people in Laredo, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 79 total violations, with 79 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Atrazine, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2014–2025.

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)
TX2400022
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Laredo, TX
Population Served
8,358
Health Violations
Yes (79)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 42 42
Atrazine 34 34
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 3

Violation History (79)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Atrazine Yes Oct 1, 2018
Atrazine Yes Jun 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Apr 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Mar 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2017
Atrazine Yes Dec 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Nov 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Oct 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Sep 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Aug 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Jul 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Jun 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Mar 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Atrazine Yes Dec 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Nov 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Sep 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Aug 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Jun 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes May 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Mar 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Feb 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Dec 1, 2014
Atrazine Yes Nov 1, 2014
Atrazine Yes Oct 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES water safe to drink?
WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES has 79 health-based violations out of 79 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 WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES serve?
WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES serves 8,358 people in Laredo, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES have?
WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES has 79 total violations on record spanning 2014–2025. 79 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WEBB COUNTY WATER UTILITIES water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Atrazine, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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