C46/100
RURAL WSC — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,141 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1210015
Violations
42
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About RURAL WSC
Is RURAL WSC water safe to drink?
RURAL WSC water receives a grade of C (46/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 42 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has RURAL WSC detected?
1 contaminants were tested in RURAL WSC's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does RURAL WSC have any EPA violations?
Yes, RURAL WSC has 42 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does RURAL WSC serve?
RURAL WSC serves approximately 1,141 people, Texas.
What type of water does RURAL WSC provide?
RURAL WSC sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1210015.
How does RURAL WSC compare to other utilities in Texas?
RURAL WSC scores 46/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.