Utility · TX0950014
COTTON CENTER WSC
COTTON CENTER WSC (PWSID TX0950014) is an active community water system in Texas serving about 250 people through roughly 70 service connections. Its primary source is listed as groundwater (wells). Cities/areas associated with this system in EPA geographic data: Cotton Center. In recent EPA records indexed here, we found 40 violation record(s), including 3 health-based and 26 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: TX0950014
- Type: Community water system (active)
- Primary source: Groundwater (wells)
- Owner type: Local government
- Wholesaler flag: No
- Phone (EPA record): 806-292-4766
- Address (EPA record): PO BOX 252, Cotton Center 79021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2023 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 12/30/2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Lead Consumer Notice | MR | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL TT |
| 12/27/2024 | E. COLI | Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) | MR | No | Resolved | — / MCL 0 |
| 12/15/2024 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 10/17/2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | LSL Reporting | RPT | No | Addressed | — |
| 10/17/2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | LSL Inventory | TT | Yes | Addressed | — |
| 10/16/2023 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 10/15/2022 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 10/01/2025 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 10/01/2024 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 10/01/2023 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 10/01/2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | MR | No | Resolved | — / MCL TT |
| 10/01/2022 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 09/20/2025 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 08/25/2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Treatment Technique, Level 2 Assessment (RTCR) | TT | Yes | Unaddressed | — |
| 08/18/2024 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 08/08/2025 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 07/27/2023 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 07/01/2025 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 07/01/2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 07/01/2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | MR | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL TT |
| 07/01/2024 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 07/01/2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 07/01/2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | MR | No | Resolved | — / MCL TT |
| 07/01/2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | MR | No | Resolved | — / MCL TT |
| 07/01/2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 07/01/2023 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 07/01/2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) | MCL | Yes | Resolved | — |
| 07/01/2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 07/01/2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 07/01/2021 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Resolved | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
| 06/30/2025 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 06/25/2022 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 06/18/2023 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 05/16/2025 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 05/01/2025 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 04/23/2026 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 04/02/2026 | Public Notice | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Other | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL |
| 04/01/2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Lead Consumer Notice | MR | No | Unaddressed | — / MCL TT |
| 04/01/2025 | Chlorine | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | MR | No | Archived | — / MCL 4.0 mg/L |
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)
- 12/31/2024: .00898 mg/L
- 12/31/1999: .0003 mg/L
- 12/31/1996: .0005 mg/L
- 12/31/1994: .001 mg/L
- 06/30/1995: .001 mg/L
FAQs
What does PWSID TX0950014 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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