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Non-Transient Non-Community Water System · PWS TX0150190

Southwest Isd Main

San Antonio, Texas 78252-2612 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 5,364 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

5,364
People served
64
EPA violations
12
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 64 drinking-water violations at Southwest Isd Main, 19% of them health-based - below the Texas per-system average.

64
Total EPA violations on record
19%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
5,364
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Southwest Isd Main

Southwest Isd Main is a local-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,364 residents in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County) through 17 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 64 total violations for this system , of which 12 (19%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 23 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 15 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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. Statewide, 1,068 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (93.1%).

Southwest Isd Main's 64 violations sit below the Texas average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
5,364
Total Violations
64
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
17
County
Bexar
School/Daycare
Yes
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
23
Treatment Tech Violations
12

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 15 2021
Public Notice Other 13 2021
Lead and Copper Rule TT 12 2020
Chlorine MR 8 2019

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFDA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/29/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/29/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/29/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/29/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/29/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/29/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/29/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/29/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/29/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/29/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/29/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/29/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/29/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/29/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/29/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/29/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/29/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/29/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 1/31/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 1/31/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 1/31/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 1/31/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 1/31/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 1/31/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 1/31/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 1/31/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 1/31/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 1/31/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 1/31/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 1/31/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt 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 Southwest Isd Main.

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 TX0150190 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 Southwest Isd Main 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 15 SDWIS / TX0150190 / 5000
2021 Public Notice Other 13 SDWIS / TX0150190 / 7500
2020 Lead and Copper Rule TT 12 SDWIS / TX0150190 / 5000
2019 Chlorine MR 8 SDWIS / TX0150190 / 0999

How Southwest Isd Main Compares

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

Metric Southwest Isd Main Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 64 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 12 22.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 93.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 5,364 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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwest Isd Main water safe to drink?
Southwest Isd Main (PWS ID: TX0150190) has 64 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 5,364 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Southwest Isd Main serve?
Southwest Isd Main serves 5,364 people in San Antonio, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 17 service connections.
What type of violations does Southwest Isd Main have?
Southwest Isd Main has 64 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 23 monitoring/reporting violations, and 12 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Southwest Isd Main water?
No. Southwest Isd Main was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Southwest Isd Main use?
Southwest Isd Main uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
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.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.