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East Texas A&m University

Commerce, Texas 75429-3011 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 4,350 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,350
People served
105
EPA violations
12
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 105 drinking-water violations at East Texas A&m University, 11% of them health-based - above the Texas per-system average.

105
Total EPA violations on record
11%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,350
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: East Texas A&m University

East Texas A&m University is a state-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,350 residents in Commerce, Texas (Hunt County) through 900 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 105 total violations for this system , of which 12 (11%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 81 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2014.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 5 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%).

East Texas A&m University's 105 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
4,350
Total Violations
105
Health-Based Violations
12
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
State
Connections
900
County
Hunt
School/Daycare
Yes
MCL Violations
12
Monitoring Violations
81
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 5 2009
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2005
Thallium, Total MR 4 2004
Mercury MR 4 2004
Cadmium MR 4 2004
Beryllium, Total MR 4 2004
Antimony, Total MR 4 2004
Nitrate MR 4 2009
Chlorine MR 4 2014
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 4 2009
Selenium MR 4 2004
Arsenic MR 4 2004
Barium MR 4 2004
Chromium MR 4 2004
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 2006
Coliform (TCR) MR 2 1991
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 2 2008
Atrazine MR 2 2008
Simazine MR 2 2008
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 2 2008
Benzo(a)pyrene MR 2 2008
Pentachlorophenol MR 2 2008
Toxaphene MR 2 2008
Methoxychlor MR 2 2008
BHC-GAMMA MR 2 2008
Endrin MR 2 2008
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 2 2008
LASSO MR 2 2008
Fluoride MR 2 2008
Heptachlor MR 2 2008

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFOS 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/22/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/22/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/22/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/22/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/22/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/22/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/22/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/22/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/22/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/22/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/22/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/22/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/22/2023 <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 East Texas A&m University.

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 TX1160008 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 East Texas A&m University 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
2014 Chlorine MR 4 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 0999
2013 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 5000
2012 Groundwater Rule Other 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 0700
2009 TTHM MCL 5 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2950
2009 Nitrate MR 4 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 1040
2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 4 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2456
2008 HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2274
2008 Atrazine MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2050
2008 Simazine MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2037
2008 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2042
2008 Benzo(a)pyrene MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2306
2008 Pentachlorophenol MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2326
2008 Toxaphene MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2020
2008 Methoxychlor MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2015
2008 BHC-GAMMA MR 2 SDWIS / TX1160008 / 2010

How East Texas A&m University Compares

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

Metric East Texas A&m University Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 105 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 12 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 4,350 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 East Texas A&m University water safe to drink? ▼
East Texas A&m University (PWS ID: TX1160008) has 105 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,350 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does East Texas A&m University serve? ▼
East Texas A&m University serves 4,350 people in Commerce, Texas. It is a State-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 900 service connections.
What type of violations does East Texas A&m University have? ▼
East Texas A&m University has 105 total violations: 12 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 81 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in East Texas A&m University water? ▼
No. East Texas A&m University was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does East Texas A&m University use? ▼
East Texas A&m University 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.