Contaminant 1015 in U.S. Drinking Water

Health-based violation data for Contaminant 1015 from EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Covers all community water systems with violations on record.

Contaminant 1015 has been found in violation of EPA standards in 20 water systems across 6 states, with 146 total health-based violations recorded. The most affected states are California, Arizona, Texas.

Total Violations
146
Water Systems Affected
20
States Affected
6

Contaminant 1015 is regulated under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, which sets enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and associated treatment technique requirements for public water systems. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) tracks every recorded violation nationwide and links it back to the specific public water system (PWSID), violation type, and begin date.

Across the United States, SDWIS records show 146 health-based violations for Contaminant 1015 affecting 20 community water systems in 6 states. Violation counts cluster heaviest in California, Arizona, Texas, with California alone accounting for 16 violations across 1 system. The contaminant is listed on the federal primary drinking water regulations.

A health-based violation does not mean residents were necessarily harmed, it means the contaminant exceeded the federal MCL in a compliance sample, triggering notification and remediation requirements. States and utilities maintain primary enforcement responsibility. To check the status of a specific water system, request its most recent Consumer Confidence Report or consult the EPA's Drinking Water Watch portal for the corresponding state.

Violations by State

States ranked by number of health-based violations for Contaminant 1015.

# State Violations Systems Affected
1 California 16 1
2 Arizona 5 1
3 Texas 4 1
4 Maine 2 1
5 New York 2 1
6 Maryland 1 1

Most Affected Water Systems

Top 50 water systems by number of Contaminant 1015 health-based violations.

Water System State Violations
VISTA DEL TORO WS CA 16
CROWN KING WATER COMPANY AZ 5
ACTON MUD TX 4
OXFORD WATER DISTRICT ME 2
HOLIDAY MOBILE PARK INC. NY 2
GLEN BURNIE-BROADNECK MD 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Contaminant 1015 in my water?

Contaminant 1015 has been detected in violation of EPA health standards in 20 water systems across 6 states. To check your specific utility, look up your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - water systems are required to disclose all violations.

How many water systems have Contaminant 1015 violations?

EPA SDWIS records show 20 community water systems with health-based Contaminant 1015 violations, totaling 146 violations. These represent cases where the contaminant exceeded the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL).

Which states have the most Contaminant 1015 violations?

The states with the most Contaminant 1015 violations are: California (16 violations), Arizona (5 violations), Texas (4 violations), Maine (2 violations), New York (2 violations).

About This Data

Violation data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Only health-based violations are shown, these include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations. Monitoring and reporting violations are excluded. Data may not reflect the most current enforcement actions.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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Data sourced from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial