Public water system · TX1820001
ActiveCity of Mineral Wells
Community water system in Palo Pinto County, Texas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
15,564
Service connections
14,302
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Chloritecode 1009 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingWater Quality Parameter M/R · code 53 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 1996-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1996-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1991-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 9 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
City of Mineral Wells: frequently asked questions
Is City of Mineral Wells's water safe to drink?
City of Mineral Wells is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Mineral Wells?
City of Mineral Wells (PWSID TX1820001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Mineral Wells serve?
City of Mineral Wells reports serving 15,564 people through 14,302 service connections in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
Where does City of Mineral Wells get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Palo Pinto County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possum Kingdom WSC | Palo Pinto | 7,395 | Community | Surface water |
| North Rural WSC | Palo Pinto | 3,610 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Santo Sud | Palo Pinto | 3,546 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sturdivant Progress WSC | Palo Pinto | 3,111 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lake Palo Pinto Area WSC | Palo Pinto | 2,247 | Community | Surface water |
| The Cliffs | Palo Pinto | 1,115 | Community | Surface water |
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