Public water system · TX2270083
ActiveTravis County Wcid 18
At a glance
Travis County Wcid 18 (PWSID TX2270083) is an active community water system in Travis County, Texas. It reports serving 5,733 people through 1,911 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2017.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,733
Service connections
1,911
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Travis County Wcid 18 compare with other water systems in Travis County?
By EPA's size categories, Travis County Wcid 18 is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Travis County has 138 active public water systems. Its population served is about half of the county average of 11,267 people per system, and accounts for 0.4% 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 Travis County Wcid 18 is about 14% 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. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 328 Texas systems (4.6%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Travis County Wcid 18?
EPA lists Travis County Wcid 18 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 Travis County Wcid 18 have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2017. The violations listed here began between April 2016 and December 2017. By type: 7 contaminant level above the legal limit, 3 public notice, recordkeeping or other, 1 monitoring and reporting and 1 monitoring. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (7 of them). EPA lists 11 as resolved and 1 as unaddressed. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed. Unaddressed means the violation is not resolved or archived and is not yet covered by formal enforcement.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-04-11 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2017-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-08-03 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-08-03 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent 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.
Travis County Wcid 18: frequently asked questions
Who runs Travis County Wcid 18?
Travis County Wcid 18 (PWSID TX2270083) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Travis County Wcid 18 serve?
Travis County Wcid 18 reports serving 5,733 people through 1,911 service connections in Travis County, Texas.
Where does Travis County Wcid 18 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Travis County Wcid 18 have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2017. 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.
Is Travis County Wcid 18'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. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 7 are health-based, and the most recent began in December 2017. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the TX state drinking water program.
Where can I find Travis County Wcid 18's water quality report?
As a community water system, Travis County Wcid 18 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, “Travis County Wcid 18, PWSID TX2270083, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/travis-county-wcid-18-tx2270083 (data as of October 1, 2026).