ACTON MUD

Q: Is ACTON MUD water safe to drink?

ACTON MUD (PWS ID: TX1110007) has 135 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 20,458 people using Surface Water sources.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Has PFAS been detected in ACTON MUD water?

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in ACTON MUD's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Reviewed byPlainWater Editorial, Drinking Water Quality Editorial Team · June 4, 2026

PWS ID: TX1110007 · GRANBURY, Texas 76049-2035

ACTON MUD serves 20,458 people in GRANBURY, Texas using Surface Water water sources. It has 135 recorded EPA violations, including 29 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

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). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 72.3 ppt. 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. ACTON MUD's 135 violations sit above the Texas average. Statewide, 1,068 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (93.1%). 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

20,458

Total Violations

135

Health-Based Violations

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. 41 of 1260 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant	Date	Result	MRL	Status
PFHxS	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
ADONA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	8/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
HFPO-DA	8/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBA	8/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
6:2 FTS	8/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFUnA	8/19/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS	8/19/2024	<0.002 µg/L	0.002 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	8/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	8/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
lithium	8/19/2024	<9 µg/L	9 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	8/19/2024	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	8/19/2024	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
NEtFOSAA	8/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	8/19/2024	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	8/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpS	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	8/19/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	8/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	8/19/2024	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	8/19/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	8/19/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS	5/28/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
NFDHA	5/28/2024	<0.02 µg/L	0.02 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxA	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOA	5/28/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFOS	5/28/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFNA	5/28/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHxS	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFHpA	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTA	5/28/2024	<0.008 µg/L	0.008 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeS	5/28/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
PFEESA	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMBA	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFPeA	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFMPA	5/28/2024	<0.004 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	Not Detected
8:2 FTS	5/28/2024	<0.005 µg/L	0.005 µg/L	Not Detected
PFDoA	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFBS	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
PFTrDA	5/28/2024	<0.007 µg/L	0.007 µg/L	Not Detected
4:2 FTS	5/28/2024	<0.003 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	Not Detected
NMeFOSAA	5/28/2024	<0.006 µg/L	0.006 µg/L	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	1 compound	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
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. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. 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? ▼

Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in ACTON MUD's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.

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.

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