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Community Water System · PWS TX0460019

Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores

Canyon Lake, Texas 78133-0005 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 44,196 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

44,196
People served
142
EPA violations
43
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 142 drinking-water violations at Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores, 30% of them health-based - above the Texas per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

142
Total EPA violations on record
30%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
44,196
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores

Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 44,196 residents in Canyon Lake, Texas (Comal County) through 14,732 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 142 total violations for this system , of which 43 (30%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 93 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 TTHM, recorded in 17 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 7.1 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, 1,068 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (93.1%).

Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores's 142 violations sit above 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
44,196
Total Violations
142
Health-Based Violations
43
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
14,732
County
Comal
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
37
Monitoring Violations
93
Treatment Tech Violations
6

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 17 2025
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 16 2005
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 11 2021
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 7 2024
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 6 2025
Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 2010
OXAMYL MR 4 2021
Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 4 2021
Aldicarb sulfone MR 4 2021
Carbofuran MR 4 2021
Aldicarb MR 4 2021
Coliform (TCR) MR 4 2004
E. COLI MR 4 2010
Nitrate MR 3 2010
TTHM MR 3 2025
Public Notice Other 3 2010
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2003
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 2 2005
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 2012
Methoxychlor MR 1 2007
Toxaphene MR 1 2007
Simazine MR 1 2007
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 1 2007
Atrazine MR 1 2007
LASSO MR 1 2007
Heptachlor epoxide MR 1 2007
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 1 2007
Pentachlorophenol MR 1 2007
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 1 2008
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 1 2008

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 928 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/29/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/29/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/29/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/29/2025 7.10 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
6:2 FTS 7/29/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/29/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/29/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/29/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/29/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/29/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/29/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/29/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/29/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/29/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/29/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/29/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/29/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/29/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/29/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/29/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/29/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/29/2025 5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt 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 Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores.

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 TX0460019 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 Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores 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 17 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 2950
2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 6 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 0300
2025 TTHM MR 3 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 2950
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 7 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 8000
2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 11 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 0200
2021 OXAMYL MR 4 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 2036
2021 Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 4 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 2043
2021 Aldicarb sulfone MR 4 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 2044
2021 Carbofuran MR 4 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 2046
2021 Aldicarb MR 4 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 2047
2012 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 5000
2010 Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 3100
2010 E. COLI MR 4 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 3014
2010 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 1040
2010 Public Notice Other 3 SDWIS / TX0460019 / 7500

How Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores Compares

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

Metric Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 142 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 43 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 44,196 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 Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores water safe to drink?
Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores (PWS ID: TX0460019) has 142 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 44,196 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores serve?
Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores serves 44,196 people in Canyon Lake, Texas. It is a Private-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 14,732 service connections.
What type of violations does Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores have?
Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores has 142 total violations: 43 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 93 monitoring/reporting violations, and 6 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores use?
Clwsc Canyon Lake Shores 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.
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.