Public water system · TX1280007
ActiveEl Oso WSC
Community water system in Karnes County, Texas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
6,288
Service connections
2,096
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 34 | 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-04-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-01-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2015-07-01 | 02 | 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-11-21 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
El Oso WSC: frequently asked questions
Is El Oso WSC's water safe to drink?
El Oso WSC 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 El Oso WSC?
El Oso WSC (PWSID TX1280007) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does El Oso WSC serve?
El Oso WSC reports serving 6,288 people through 2,096 service connections in Karnes County, Texas.
Where does El Oso WSC get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Karnes County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Kenedy | Karnes | 6,454 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Karnes City | Karnes | 4,269 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Runge | Karnes | 1,482 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Falls City | Karnes | 514 | Community | Groundwater |
| Conocophillips Kenedy Office | Karnes | 175 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Jericho Ranch Rv Park | Karnes | 156 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |