Public water system · TX1140001
ActiveCity of Big Spring
Community water system in Howard County, Texas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
27,282
Service connections
11,545
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-05-07 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2025-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-10-30 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2024-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
City of Big Spring: frequently asked questions
Is City of Big Spring's water safe to drink?
City of Big Spring 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 Spring?
City of Big Spring (PWSID TX1140001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Big Spring serve?
City of Big Spring reports serving 27,282 people through 11,545 service connections in Howard County, Texas.
Where does City of Big Spring get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Howard County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County D.P.W. Distribution | Howard | 286,158 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Indiana American Water - Kokomo | Howard | 59,313 | Community | Surface water |
| Nashville Rural Water Authority | Howard | 7,291 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Nashville Waterworks | Howard | 4,153 | Community | Surface water |
| Cresco Waterworks | Howard | 3,913 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Coahoma | Howard | 3,552 | Community | Purchased surface water |