Public water system · TX2210002
ActiveCity of Merkel
Community water system in Taylor County, Texas, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,573
Service connections
1,379
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 | 1A | 8000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-02-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-11-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-12-11 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-08-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-02-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-11-01 | 25 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-08-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-12-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-05-09 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
City of Merkel: frequently asked questions
Is City of Merkel's water safe to drink?
City of Merkel 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 Merkel?
City of Merkel (PWSID TX2210002) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Merkel serve?
City of Merkel reports serving 3,573 people through 1,379 service connections in Taylor County, Texas.
Where does City of Merkel get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Taylor County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Abilene | Taylor | 125,182 | Community | Surface water |
| Campbellsville Municipal Water | Taylor | 24,874 | Community | Surface water |
| Sirwa #2 (Creston) | Taylor | 20,793 | Community | Surface water |
| Steamboat Mountain WSC | Taylor | 8,178 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Potosi WSC | Taylor | 7,413 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Perry | Taylor | 7,281 | Community | Groundwater |