Public water system · TX0570004
ActiveDallas Water Utility
Community water system in Dallas County, Texas, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,356,479
Service connections
958,265
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-25 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-11-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) · code 26 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
All 2 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.
Dallas Water Utility: frequently asked questions
Is Dallas Water Utility's water safe to drink?
Dallas Water Utility 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Dallas Water Utility?
Dallas Water Utility (PWSID TX0570004) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Dallas Water Utility serve?
Dallas Water Utility reports serving 1,356,479 people through 958,265 service connections in Dallas County, Texas.
Where does Dallas Water Utility get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Dallas County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Irving | Dallas | 264,546 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Garland | Dallas | 248,822 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Grand Prairie | Dallas | 201,843 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Dallas | 177,673 | Non-transient non-community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Mesquite | Dallas | 152,020 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Carrollton | Dallas | 136,170 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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