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Public water system · TX2300001

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City of Big Sandy

Community water system in Upshur County, Texas, drawing primarily on groundwater.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.

Population served

1,660

Service connections

921

Primary source

GW

Groundwater

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDTX2300001
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served1,660
Service connections921
Primary water sourceGroundwater
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyTX state drinking water program
City served
StateTexas
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2022-02-01757500NoResolved
2021-01-013A8000NoResolved
2020-06-01757500NoResolved
2019-05-013A8000NoResolved
2017-09-29665000NoResolved
2016-07-01525000NoResolved
2016-02-08757500NoResolved
2016-01-01757500NoResolved
2015-10-01525000NoResolved
2015-07-01270999NoResolved
2015-02-13757500NoResolved
2014-10-01525000NoResolved

City of Big Sandy: frequently asked questions

Is City of Big Sandy's water safe to drink?

City of Big Sandy is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.

Who runs City of Big Sandy?

City of Big Sandy (PWSID TX2300001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.

How many people does City of Big Sandy serve?

City of Big Sandy reports serving 1,660 people through 921 service connections in Upshur County, Texas.

Where does City of Big Sandy get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.

Other water systems in Upshur County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
Pritchett Water Supply CorporationUpshur10,089CommunityGroundwater
City of GilmerUpshur8,115CommunityGroundwater
Buckhannon Water BoardUpshur8,098CommunitySurface water
Diana SudUpshur7,320CommunityPurchased surface water
Adrian P S DUpshur5,327CommunityPurchased surface water
Glenwood WSCUpshur3,738CommunityGroundwater