Somervell County, Texas — public water systems
At a glance
12 active public water systems are filed under Somervell County, Texas in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 12,585 people served. The largest is Somervell County Water District, which reports serving 3,666 people. 8 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 4 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
12
Population served
12.6K
Community systems
8
Groundwater share
83.3%
How does Somervell County compare with other Texas counties?
Somervell County has the 120th-most active public water systems among the 309 counties listed for active Texas systems in EPA records; among the 234 with 3 or more systems, the median has 12. Its systems report 12,585 people served in total, the 151st-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,049 people, well below the Texas average of 4,789. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Somervell County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Somervell County's active systems draw on groundwater (10, 83%), purchased surface water (1, 8.3%) and surface water (1, 8.3%). Overall, 83% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 17% on surface water, compared with 78% and 21% across Texas. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Somervell County Water District, draws primarily on surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Somervell County?
Somervell County's active systems break down as 8 community systems (67%), 1 non-transient non-community systems (8.3%) and 3 transient non-community systems (25%). 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. A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (75%), local government (17%) and state government (8.3%).
Water systems in Somervell County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somervell County Water District | Somervell | 3,666 | Community | Surface water |
| 2 | City of Glen Rose | Somervell | 2,848 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 3 | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Somervell | 1,769 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Tpwd Dinosaur Valley State Park | Somervell | 1,700 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Riverbend Retreat Center | Somervell | 827 | Community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Camp Arrowhead | Somervell | 525 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 7 | Loco Coyote Grill | Somervell | 475 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 8 | Squaw Creek Subdivision Water System | Somervell | 249 | Community | Groundwater |
| 9 | Happy Hill Farm Academy | Somervell | 238 | Community | Groundwater |
| 10 | Orchards on the Brazos | Somervell | 111 | Community | Groundwater |
| 11 | Oak River Ranch | Somervell | 99 | Community | Groundwater |
| 12 | Greenfields on Squaw Creek | Somervell | 78 | Community | Groundwater |
Somervell County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Somervell County, Texas?
EPA's SDWIS records file 12 active public water systems under Somervell County, Texas: 8 community systems (67%), 1 non-transient non-community systems (8.3%) and 3 transient non-community systems (25%).
Who supplies drinking water in Somervell County, TX?
The largest community water systems filed under Somervell County are Somervell County Water District (3,666 people served), City of Glen Rose (2,848 people served) and Riverbend Retreat Center (827 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Somervell County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 12 active public water systems in Somervell County, 83% draw mainly on groundwater and 17% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Somervell County Water District, uses surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Somervell County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 8 community systems are filed under Somervell County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Somervell County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in Somervell County, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/somervell (data as of October 1, 2026).