Public water system · TX2140029
ActiveEl Tanque WSC
Community water system in Starr County, Texas, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,000
Service connections
900
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Archived |
| 2014-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-04-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1993-04-01 | 06 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-07-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-05-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1991-01-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Archived |
El Tanque WSC: frequently asked questions
Is El Tanque WSC's water safe to drink?
El Tanque 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 Tanque WSC?
El Tanque WSC (PWSID TX2140029) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does El Tanque WSC serve?
El Tanque WSC reports serving 3,000 people through 900 service connections in Starr County, Texas.
Where does El Tanque WSC get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Starr County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Roma | Starr | 19,464 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Rio Grande City | Starr | 18,912 | Community | Surface water |
| City of La Grulla | Starr | 9,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Rio WSC | Starr | 6,939 | Community | Surface water |
| Union WSC | Starr | 5,793 | Community | Surface water |
| Falcon Rural WSC | Starr | 3,600 | Community | Surface water |