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Community Water System · PWS TX1110007

Acton MUD

Granbury, Texas 76049-2035 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 20,458 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

20,458
People served
135
EPA violations
29
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 135 drinking-water violations at Acton MUD, 21% of them health-based - above the Texas per-system average.

135
Total EPA violations on record
21%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
20,458
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Acton MUD

Acton MUD is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 20,458 residents in Granbury, Texas (Hood County) through 10,544 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 135 total violations for this system , of which 29 (21%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 76 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 Coliform (TCR), recorded in 21 violations (MCL, health-based). 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%).

Acton MUD's 135 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.

Population Served
20,458
Total Violations
135
Health-Based Violations
29
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
10,544
County
Hood
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
29
Monitoring Violations
76
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 21 2011
E. COLI MR 10 2011
Cadmium MCL 8 2016
Public Notice Other 4 2018
Antimony, Total MR 2 2020
OXAMYL MR 2 2021
Aldicarb sulfone MR 2 2021
Thallium, Total MR 2 2020
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 2 2021
Dinoseb MR 2 2021
Beryllium, Total MR 2 2020
Aldicarb MR 2 2021
Fluoride MR 2 2021
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 2 2021
CYANIDE MR 2 2021
Cadmium MR 2 2020
Chromium MR 2 2020
Carbofuran MR 2 2021
2,4,5-TP MR 2 2021
Barium MR 2 2020
Arsenic MR 2 2020
2,4-D MR 2 2021
Selenium MR 2 2020
Picloram MR 2 2021
Lead and Copper Rule MR 2 2016
Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 2 2021
Mercury MR 2 2020
Dalapon MR 2 2021
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 1 2020
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 1 2020

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 1218 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHxS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/19/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/19/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/19/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/19/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/19/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/19/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/19/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/19/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/28/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/28/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/28/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/28/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/28/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/28/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/28/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/28/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/28/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/28/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/28/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/28/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/28/2024 <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 Acton MUD.

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 TX1110007 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 Acton MUD 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 OXAMYL MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2036
2021 Aldicarb sulfone MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2044
2021 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2931
2021 Dinoseb MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2041
2021 Aldicarb MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2047
2021 Fluoride MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 1025
2021 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2946
2021 CYANIDE MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 1024
2021 Carbofuran MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2046
2021 2,4,5-TP MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2110
2021 2,4-D MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2105
2021 Picloram MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2040
2021 Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2043
2021 Dalapon MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 2031
2020 Antimony, Total MR 2 SDWIS / TX1110007 / 1074

How Acton MUD Compares

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

Metric Acton MUD Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 135 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 29 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 20,458 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 Acton MUD water safe to drink?
Acton MUD (PWS ID: TX1110007) has 135 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 20,458 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Acton MUD serve?
Acton MUD serves 20,458 people in Granbury, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 10,544 service connections.
What type of violations does Acton MUD have?
Acton MUD has 135 total violations: 29 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 76 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Acton MUD water?
No. Acton MUD was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Acton MUD use?
Acton MUD 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.