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Community Water System · PWS TX0380013

Rra Tell Cee Vee WS

Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-0240 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 534 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

534
People served
13
EPA violations
5
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 13 drinking-water violations at Rra Tell Cee Vee WS, 38% of them health-based - below the Texas per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

13
Total EPA violations on record
38%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
534
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Rra Tell Cee Vee WS

Rra Tell Cee Vee WS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 534 residents in Wichita Falls, Texas (Childress County) through 127 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 13 total violations for this system , of which 5 (38%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 4 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 4 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 10.8 ppt (parts per trillion). 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. Statewide, 610 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (53.2%).

Rra Tell Cee Vee WS's 13 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.

PFAS Detected

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

Population Served
534
Total Violations
13
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
127
County
Childress
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
5
Monitoring Violations
4
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 2009
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2024
TTHM MCL 1 2025

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NMeFOSAA 9/12/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/12/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/12/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/12/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 6/6/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/6/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 6/6/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/6/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 6/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 6/6/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 6/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 6/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 6/6/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 6/6/2023 5.90 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
HFPO-DA 6/6/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 6/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/6/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 6/6/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 6/6/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 6/6/2023 <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 Rra Tell Cee Vee WS.

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 TX0380013 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 Rra Tell Cee Vee WS 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
2025 TTHM MCL 1 SDWIS / TX0380013 / 2950
2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / TX0380013 / 7000
2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / TX0380013 / 8000
2009 Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 SDWIS / TX0380013 / 3100

How Rra Tell Cee Vee WS Compares

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

Metric Rra Tell Cee Vee WS Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 13 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 5 22.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 53.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 534 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 Rra Tell Cee Vee WS water safe to drink? ▼
Rra Tell Cee Vee WS (PWS ID: TX0380013) has 13 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 534 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Rra Tell Cee Vee WS serve? ▼
Rra Tell Cee Vee WS serves 534 people in Wichita Falls, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 127 service connections.
What type of violations does Rra Tell Cee Vee WS have? ▼
Rra Tell Cee Vee WS has 13 total violations: 5 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 4 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Rra Tell Cee Vee WS water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Rra Tell Cee Vee WS's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Rra Tell Cee Vee WS use? ▼
Rra Tell Cee Vee WS uses Surface Water 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.
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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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.