Sulphur Springs Water Quality

Texas

Health Violations

The tap water in Sulphur Springs, Texas is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 33,127 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

7
Water Systems
33,127
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Sulphur Springs, Texas is delivered through 7 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 33,127 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Sulphur Springs shows 4 total violations across all 7 systems, of which 4 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950, 0300. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Texas drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS 16,243 3 Health
NORTH HOPKINS WSC 8,253 0 Clean
BRINKER WSC 2,976 0 Clean
SHIRLEY WSC 2,871 0 Clean
GAFFORD CHAPEL WSC 1,680 1 Health
SHADY GROVE NO 2 WSC 783 0 Clean
PLEASANT HILL WSC 2 321 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2025-07-01
0300 2022-12-01
0300 2022-12-01
0300 2022-12-01

TRI Facilities in Sulphur Springs

Facility Total Releases
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. 194.0K lbs
Armorock LLC 103.5K lbs
Exterior Door Sulphur Springs 0 lbs
Clayton Sulphur Springs 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sulphur Springs, Texas water safe to drink?
Sulphur Springs is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 33,127 people. 4 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Sulphur Springs have?
Sulphur Springs water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Sulphur Springs water?
Health-based violations for Sulphur Springs water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 0300. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Sulphur Springs?
7 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Sulphur Springs, Texas, collectively covering approximately 33,127 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Sulphur Springs get its drinking water?
Sulphur Springs's water supply comes from 7 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Sulphur Springs?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Sulphur Springs, Texas, reporting a combined 297.5K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial