Public water system · TX0310094
ActiveCity of Primera
Community water system in Cameron County, Texas, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,811
Service connections
1,650
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-09-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-02-25 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2020-05-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-10-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2019-04-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-08-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-11 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
City of Primera: frequently asked questions
Is City of Primera's water safe to drink?
City of Primera 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 Primera?
City of Primera (PWSID TX0310094) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Primera serve?
City of Primera reports serving 5,811 people through 1,650 service connections in Cameron County, Texas.
Where does City of Primera get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Cameron County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | Cameron | 201,249 | Community | Surface water |
| Harlingen Water Works System | Cameron | 85,900 | Community | Surface water |
| Laguna Madre Water District | Cameron | 46,674 | Community | Surface water |
| East Rio Hondo WSC | Cameron | 24,756 | Community | Surface water |
| City of San Benito | Cameron | 24,250 | Community | Surface water |
| El Jardin WSC | Cameron | 9,423 | Community | Purchased surface water |