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Community Water System · PWS TX0500044

Multi-County WSC

Gatesville, Texas 76528-6006 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 4,302 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,302
People served
217
EPA violations
193
Health-based
3 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 217 drinking-water violations at Multi-County WSC, 89% of them health-based - above the Texas per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds.

217
Total EPA violations on record
89%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,302
People served by this system
3
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Multi-County WSC

Multi-County WSC is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,302 residents in Gatesville, Texas (Coryell County) through 1,434 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 217 total violations for this system , of which 193 (89%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 13 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 186 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 3 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 15.4 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%).

Multi-County WSC's 217 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

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

Population Served
4,302
Total Violations
217
Health-Based Violations
193
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,434
County
Coryell
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
193
Monitoring Violations
13
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 186 2025
Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 2012
Lead and Copper Rule MR 6 2024
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2008
Public Notice Other 5 2022
Coliform (TCR) Other 2 1991
Chlorine MR 1 2010

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 5 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NFDHA 9/12/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 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
PFBA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/12/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/12/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/12/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 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
NMeFOSAA 9/12/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/12/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/12/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/12/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 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
PFHxA 8/30/2023 3.80 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFBS 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/30/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/30/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/30/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/30/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/30/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/30/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/30/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/30/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/30/2023 14.60 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
PFDA 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/30/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/30/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/30/2023 <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 Multi-County 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 TX0500044 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 Multi-County 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
2025 TTHM MCL 186 SDWIS / TX0500044 / 2950
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 6 SDWIS / TX0500044 / 5000
2022 Public Notice Other 5 SDWIS / TX0500044 / 7500
2012 Coliform (TCR) MCL 7 SDWIS / TX0500044 / 3100
2010 Chlorine MR 1 SDWIS / TX0500044 / 0999
2008 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / TX0500044 / 3100
1991 Coliform (TCR) Other 2 SDWIS / TX0500044 / 3100

How Multi-County WSC Compares

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

Metric Multi-County WSC Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 217 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 193 22.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 3 compounds 93.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,302 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 Multi-County WSC water safe to drink? ▼
Multi-County WSC (PWS ID: TX0500044) has 217 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 3 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 4,302 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Multi-County WSC serve? ▼
Multi-County WSC serves 4,302 people in Gatesville, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,434 service connections.
What type of violations does Multi-County WSC have? ▼
Multi-County WSC has 217 total violations: 193 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 13 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Multi-County WSC water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 3 PFAS compounds in Multi-County WSC's water supply: PFHxA, PFBA, PFPeA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Multi-County WSC use? ▼
Multi-County WSC 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.