Public water system · TX1050187
ActiveCity of Dripping Springs
At a glance
City of Dripping Springs (PWSID TX1050187) is an active community water system in Hays County, Texas. It reports serving 531 people through 177 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
531
Service connections
177
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does City of Dripping Springs compare with other water systems in Hays County?
By EPA's size categories, City of Dripping Springs is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Hays County has 118 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 2,597 people per system, and accounts for 0.2% of the 306,428 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Texas, the 7,078 active systems average 4,789 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so City of Dripping Springs is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Texas has 4,594 active community water systems, 65% of the state's 7,078 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 1,192 Texas systems (17%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates City of Dripping Springs?
EPA lists City of Dripping Springs as owned by a local government. The TX state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 29 of the 118 active systems in Hays County (25%) are also owned by a local government.
Does City of Dripping Springs have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for City of Dripping Springs. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
City of Dripping Springs: frequently asked questions
Who runs City of Dripping Springs?
City of Dripping Springs (PWSID TX1050187) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Dripping Springs serve?
City of Dripping Springs reports serving 531 people through 177 service connections in Hays County, Texas.
Where does City of Dripping Springs get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does City of Dripping Springs have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is City of Dripping Springs' water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the TX state drinking water program.
Where can I find City of Dripping Springs' water quality report?
As a community water system, City of Dripping Springs must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Hays County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San Marcos | Hays | 72,970 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Kyle | Hays | 52,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Texas State University - San Marcos | Hays | 43,552 | Community | Groundwater |
| Goforth Sud | Hays | 34,893 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| County Line Sud | Hays | 19,609 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Buda | Hays | 13,830 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “City of Dripping Springs, PWSID TX1050187, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/city-of-dripping-springs-tx1050187 (data as of October 1, 2026).