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WALSTON SPRINGS WSC

PWS ID: TX0010030 · PALESTINE, Texas 75801-0800

WALSTON SPRINGS WSC serves 4,221 people in PALESTINE, Texas using Groundwater water sources. It has 52 recorded EPA violations, including 8 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: WALSTON SPRINGS WSC

WALSTON SPRINGS WSC is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,221 residents in PALESTINE, Texas (Anderson County) through 1,407 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 52 total violations for this system , of which 8 (15%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 43 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2021.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 10 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 16.2 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Texas, EPA tracks 7,351 public water systems serving 33,253,313 people, with 746,210 cumulative violations and 162,945 health-based violations on record. About 90% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 101.5 violations. WALSTON SPRINGS WSC's 52 violations sit below the Texas average. Statewide, 1,068 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (93.1%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
4,221
Total Violations
52
Health-Based Violations
8
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,407
County
Anderson
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
8
Monitoring Violations
43
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 10 2021
TTHM MCL 8 2014
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2009
Chlorine MR 4 2010
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 1 2018
Arsenic MR 1 2018
Beryllium, Total MR 1 2018
CYANIDE MR 1 2018
Barium MR 1 2018
Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 1 2018
Cadmium MR 1 2018
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 1 2018
Selenium MR 1 2018
OXAMYL MR 1 2018
2,4,5-TP MR 1 2018
2,4-D MR 1 2018
Mercury MR 1 2018
Aldicarb sulfone MR 1 2018
Fluoride MR 1 2018
Aldicarb MR 1 2018
Chromium MR 1 2018
Thallium, Total MR 1 2018
Picloram MR 1 2018
Dalapon MR 1 2018
Carbofuran MR 1 2018
Dinoseb MR 1 2018
Antimony, Total MR 1 2018

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 180 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 5/6/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 5/6/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/6/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 5/6/2024 16.2000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/6/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 5/6/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/6/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 5/6/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 5/6/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 5/6/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 5/6/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/6/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 5/6/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/6/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/6/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for WALSTON SPRINGS WSC.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID TX0010030 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Texas Drinking Water Authority

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — Drinking Water Watch is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects WALSTON SPRINGS WSC under EPA-delegated authority.

Open TX regulator portal

Source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — Drinking Water Watch

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2021 Lead and Copper Rule MR 10 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 5000
2018 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 2946
2018 Arsenic MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 1005
2018 Beryllium, Total MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 1075
2018 CYANIDE MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 1024
2018 Barium MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 1010
2018 Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 2043
2018 Cadmium MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 1015
2018 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 2931
2018 Selenium MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 1045
2018 OXAMYL MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 2036
2018 2,4,5-TP MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 2110
2018 2,4-D MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 2105
2018 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 1035
2018 Aldicarb sulfone MR 1 SDWIS / TX0010030 / 2044

How WALSTON SPRINGS WSC Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric WALSTON SPRINGS WSC Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 52 101.5 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 8 22.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 93.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,221 4,524 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 7,351 regulated public water systems in Texas.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WALSTON SPRINGS WSC water safe to drink? ▼
WALSTON SPRINGS WSC (PWS ID: TX0010030) has 52 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 4,221 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does WALSTON SPRINGS WSC serve? ▼
WALSTON SPRINGS WSC serves 4,221 people in PALESTINE, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,407 service connections.
What type of violations does WALSTON SPRINGS WSC have? ▼
WALSTON SPRINGS WSC has 52 total violations: 8 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 43 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in WALSTON SPRINGS WSC water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in WALSTON SPRINGS WSC's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does WALSTON SPRINGS WSC use? ▼
WALSTON SPRINGS WSC uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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