ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP

PWSID: TX2530002 · Zapata, TX · Serves 13,736 people

Health Violations

ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP 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
13,736
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP (PWSID TX2530002) 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 13,736 people in Zapata, 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 E. coli. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
TX2530002
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Zapata, TX
Population Served
13,736
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP water safe to drink?
ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP 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 ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP serve?
ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP serves 13,736 people in Zapata, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP have?
ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP has 4 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

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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