Public water system · TX2270422
ActiveLakeside MUD 3
At a glance
Lakeside MUD 3 (PWSID TX2270422) is an active community water system in Travis County, Texas. It reports serving 2,832 people through 944 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,832
Service connections
944
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Lakeside MUD 3 compare with other water systems in Travis County?
By EPA's size categories, Lakeside MUD 3 is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Travis County has 138 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 11,267 people per system, and accounts for 0.2% of the 1,554,848 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Texas, the 7,078 active systems average 4,789 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Lakeside MUD 3 is about 58% below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Texas has 4,594 active community water systems, 65% of the state's 7,078 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 1,192 Texas systems (17%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Lakeside MUD 3?
EPA lists Lakeside MUD 3 as owned by a local government. The TX state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 66 of the 138 active systems in Travis County (48%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Lakeside MUD 3 have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Lakeside MUD 3. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Lakeside MUD 3: frequently asked questions
Who runs Lakeside MUD 3?
Lakeside MUD 3 (PWSID TX2270422) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Lakeside MUD 3 serve?
Lakeside MUD 3 reports serving 2,832 people through 944 service connections in Travis County, Texas.
Where does Lakeside MUD 3 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Lakeside MUD 3 have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Lakeside MUD 3's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the TX state drinking water program.
Where can I find Lakeside MUD 3's water quality report?
As a community water system, Lakeside MUD 3 must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Travis County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Austin Water & Wastewater | Travis | 1,115,323 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Pflugerville | Travis | 63,464 | Community | Surface water |
| Travis County Wcid 17 | Travis | 45,165 | Community | Surface water |
| Manville WSC | Travis | 39,648 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| West Travis County Public Utility Agency | Travis | 35,664 | Community | Surface water |
| Windermere Community | Travis | 21,231 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Lakeside MUD 3, PWSID TX2270422, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/lakeside-mud-3-tx2270422 (data as of October 1, 2026).