Public water system · TX1050001
ActiveCity of San Marcos
Community water system in Hays County, Texas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
72,970
Service connections
42,746
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Archived |
| 2021-02-01 | 27 | 1009 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-05-18 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2015-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-03-30 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-01-01 | 41 | 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
City of San Marcos: frequently asked questions
Is City of San Marcos's water safe to drink?
City of San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
City of San Marcos (PWSID TX1050001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of San Marcos serve?
City of San Marcos reports serving 72,970 people through 42,746 service connections in Hays County, Texas.
Where does City of San Marcos get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Hays County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kyle | Hays | 52,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Texas State University - San Marcos | Hays | 43,552 | Community | Groundwater |
| Goforth Sud | Hays | 34,893 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| County Line Sud | Hays | 19,609 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Buda | Hays | 13,830 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dripping Springs WSC | Hays | 8,037 | Community | Purchased surface water |