Utility · TX1750005
CITY OF KERENS
CITY OF KERENS (PWSID TX1750005) is an active community water system in Texas serving about 1,520 people through roughly 638 service connections. Its primary source is listed as purchased surface water. Cities/areas associated with this system in EPA geographic data: Kerens. In recent EPA records indexed here, we found 8 violation record(s), including 5 health-based and 0 still listed as addressed/unaddressed (not fully resolved). This page summarizes public EPA SDWA/ECHO data for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for your utility’s official Consumer Confidence Report or public notices.
System facts
- PWSID: TX1750005
- Type: Community water system (active)
- Primary source: Purchased surface water
- Owner type: Local government
- Wholesaler flag: Yes
- Phone (EPA record): 903-396-2971
- Address (EPA record): PO BOX 160, Kerens 75144
Recent violation records (indexed subset)
Showing up to 40 recent violation identities (2021+ when dated), deduplicated from SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT. Status meanings come from EPA’s data dictionary (Resolved / Addressed / Unaddressed / Archived).
| Begin | Contaminant / issue | Violation | Category | Health-based | Status | Result / MCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2023 | TTHM | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | MCL | Yes | Resolved | .095 MG/L / MCL 0.080 mg/L |
| 08/29/2024 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Resolved | — / MCL |
| 07/02/2025 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Notification, Known or Potential LSL | RPT | No | Resolved | — |
| 07/01/2024 | TTHM | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | MCL | Yes | Resolved | .089 MG/L / MCL 0.080 mg/L |
| 07/01/2024 | TTHM | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | MCL | Yes | Resolved | .091 MG/L / MCL 0.080 mg/L |
| 04/01/2024 | TTHM | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | MCL | Yes | Resolved | .087 MG/L / MCL 0.080 mg/L |
| 01/01/2024 | TTHM | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | MCL | Yes | Resolved | .092 MG/L / MCL 0.080 mg/L |
| — | Unspecified | — | No | — | — |
Lead & copper rule sample highlights
Codes PB90 / CU90 in SDWIS typically represent 90th percentile lead/copper monitoring results under the Lead and Copper Rule.
Lead (PB90)
- 12/31/2026: .0079 mg/L
- 12/31/2023: .00263 mg/L
- 12/31/2008: .0027 mg/L
- 12/31/1999: .0048 mg/L
- 12/31/1996: .0011 mg/L
- 12/31/1995: .0025 mg/L
- 12/31/1993: .0032 mg/L
- 06/30/1994: .0029 mg/L
FAQs
What does PWSID TX1750005 mean?
A Public Water System Identification number uniquely identifies a system in EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Texas IDs start with TX.
How current is this page?
Systems and geography reflect the EPA SDWA quarterly snapshot used for this build. Violation rows are a filtered recent subset (generally 2021+) and capped for readability—always confirm on ECHO and your CCR.
What should I do if I see a health-based violation?
Read the dates and status. Contact the utility for context, check for public notices, and review the newest Consumer Confidence Report. For medical concerns, talk with a clinician—this site is educational only.
Do lead/copper samples mean my home is safe?
LCR samples are utility monitoring results (often 90th percentile summary codes like PB90/CU90), not a test of every tap. Home plumbing can differ. Consider a certified lab test if you have reason for concern.
Citations
- EPA SDWIS via ECHO SDWA downloads: systems, geographic areas, violations/enforcement, LCR samples — SDWA Data Download Summary
- Explore the system in EPA tools using PWSID
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