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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (PWSID TX1230009) is an active community water system in Texas serving about 56,039 people through roughly 24,840 service connections. Its primary source is listed as surface water (lakes/rivers). Cities/areas associated with this system in EPA geographic data: Port Arthur. In recent EPA records indexed here, we found 4 violation record(s), including 2 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.

56,039population served
24,840service connections
2health-based viol.
4viol. rows indexed
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System facts

  • PWSID: TX1230009
  • Type: Community water system (active)
  • Primary source: Surface water (lakes/rivers)
  • Owner type: Local government
  • Wholesaler flag: Yes
  • Phone (EPA record): 409-983-8105
  • Address (EPA record): PO BOX 1089, Port Arthur 77641

Service geography

Cities/areas:

Port Arthur

Counties: Jefferson

ZIPs served (EPA geo): —

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).

BeginContaminant / issueViolationCategoryHealth-basedStatusResult / MCL
02/10/2024Public NoticePublic Notification Violation for NPDWR ViolationOtherNoResolved— / MCL
02/01/2024Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleSingle Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)TTYesResolved— / MCL
01/01/2025Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleSingle Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)TTYesResolved— / MCL
—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)

  • 12/31/2025: .00235 mg/L
  • 12/31/2022: 0 mg/L
  • 12/31/2019: 0 mg/L
  • 12/31/2016: .0024 mg/L
  • 12/31/2013: .00244 mg/L
  • 12/31/2012: .00739 mg/L
  • 12/31/2012: .00739 mg/L
  • 12/31/2009: .0022 mg/L

Lead explainer →

Copper (CU90)

No LCR copper samples in the extracted slice.

Copper explainer →

FAQs

What does PWSID TX1230009 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.

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