Public water system · TX1220003
ActiveUt Mcdonald Observatory
Community water system in Jeff Davis County, Texas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
163
Service connections
42
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2020-09-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-02-08 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-06-01 | 23 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-06-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 1991-01-01 | 26 | 3100 | No | Archived |
Ut Mcdonald Observatory: frequently asked questions
Is Ut Mcdonald Observatory's water safe to drink?
Ut Mcdonald Observatory 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 Ut Mcdonald Observatory?
Ut Mcdonald Observatory (PWSID TX1220003) is a state government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Ut Mcdonald Observatory serve?
Ut Mcdonald Observatory reports serving 163 people through 42 service connections in Jeff Davis County, Texas.
Where does Ut Mcdonald Observatory get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Jeff Davis County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehurst Water System | Jeff Davis | 5,778 | Community | Groundwater |
| Fort Davis WSC | Jeff Davis | 1,201 | Community | Groundwater |
| Buffalo Trail Boy Scout Ranch | Jeff Davis | 500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Denton | Jeff Davis | 253 | Community | Groundwater |
| Village Farms of Texas | Jeff Davis | 200 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| City of Valentine | Jeff Davis | 190 | Community | Groundwater |