SONTERRA MUD

PWSID: TX2460157 · Austin, TX · Serves 16,614 people

Health Violations

SONTERRA MUD has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
16,614
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

SONTERRA MUD (PWSID TX2460157) 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 16,614 people in Austin, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Manganese. Recorded violations span 2017–2017.

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)
TX2460157
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Austin, TX
Population Served
16,614
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Manganese 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2017
Manganese Yes Apr 1, 2017
Manganese Yes Jan 1, 2017
Manganese Yes Jan 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SONTERRA MUD water safe to drink?
SONTERRA MUD has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 SONTERRA MUD serve?
SONTERRA MUD serves 16,614 people in Austin, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SONTERRA MUD have?
SONTERRA MUD has 4 total violations on record spanning 2017–2017. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SONTERRA MUD water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Manganese.

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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