Public water system · TX1080007
ActiveCity of Mercedes
Community water system in Hidalgo County, Texas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
16,258
Service connections
6,061
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-05-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-05-05 | 34 | 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-13 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2013-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-10-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-10-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
City of Mercedes: frequently asked questions
Is City of Mercedes's water safe to drink?
City of Mercedes 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 Mercedes?
City of Mercedes (PWSID TX1080007) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Mercedes serve?
City of Mercedes reports serving 16,258 people through 6,061 service connections in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Where does City of Mercedes get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Hidalgo County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen Public Utility | Hidalgo | 189,957 | Community | Surface water |
| North Alamo WSC | Hidalgo | 171,195 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Edinburg | Hidalgo | 85,224 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Pharr | Hidalgo | 79,715 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Mission | Hidalgo | 77,058 | Community | Surface water |
| Sharyland WSC | Hidalgo | 68,562 | Community | Surface water |