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Public water system · TX0700002

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City of Ferris

Community water system in Ellis County, Texas, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.

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

Population served

3,070

Service connections

1,356

Primary source

SWP

Purchased surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDTX0700002
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served3,070
Service connections1,356
Primary water sourcePurchased surface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyTX state drinking water program
City served
StateTexas
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2025-05-15757500NoResolved
2024-10-172E5200YesResolved
2024-10-174G5200NoResolved
2019-03-29757500NoResolved
2019-03-15757500NoResolved
2019-01-01032067NoArchived
2019-01-01032065NoArchived
2019-01-01032020NoArchived
2019-01-01032039NoArchived
2019-01-01032005NoArchived
2019-01-01032042NoArchived
2019-01-01032050NoArchived

City of Ferris: frequently asked questions

Is City of Ferris's water safe to drink?

City of Ferris 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 Ferris?

City of Ferris (PWSID TX0700002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.

How many people does City of Ferris serve?

City of Ferris reports serving 3,070 people through 1,356 service connections in Ellis County, Texas.

Where does City of Ferris get its water?

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

Other water systems in Ellis County

Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
City of WaxahachieEllis50,814CommunitySurface water
Rockett SudEllis46,614CommunityPurchased surface water
City of MidlothianEllis27,699CommunitySurface water
City of EnnisEllis24,891CommunitySurface water
Mountain Peak SudEllis23,988CommunityPurchased surface water
Hays, City ofEllis21,040CommunityGroundwater