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HAWLEY WSC

PWS ID: TX1270006 · HAWLEY, Texas 79525-0296

HAWLEY WSC serves 7,830 people in HAWLEY, Texas using Surface Water water sources. It has 7 recorded EPA violations, including 1 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (10 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: HAWLEY WSC

HAWLEY WSC is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 7,830 residents in HAWLEY, Texas (Jones County) through 2,610 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 7 total violations for this system , of which 1 (14%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 2 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 1992.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 1 violation (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 10 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 13.4 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. HAWLEY WSC's 7 violations sit below 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

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

Population Served
7,830
Total Violations
7
Health-Based Violations
1
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,610
County
Jones
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
1
Monitoring Violations
2
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 1992
Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 1992
Coliform (TCR) Other 1 1992
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 1991

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 114 of 480 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NFDHA 7/23/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/23/2024 0.0037 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHpA 7/23/2024 0.0047 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHxS 7/23/2024 0.0126 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFEESA 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/23/2024 13.3000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFNA 7/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/23/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/23/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/23/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/23/2024 0.0092 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFOS 7/23/2024 0.0122 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFPeA 7/23/2024 0.0080 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFOA 7/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/23/2024 0.0111 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
6:2 FTS 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/23/2024 0.0113 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
PFNA 7/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/23/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/23/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/23/2024 0.0094 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFOA 7/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/23/2024 0.0070 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFUnA 7/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/23/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/23/2024 0.0036 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
HFPO-DA 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/23/2024 0.0092 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
6:2 FTS 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/23/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/23/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/23/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 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 HAWLEY 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 TX1270006 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 HAWLEY 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
1992 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / TX1270006 / 5000
1992 Coliform (TCR) MCL 1 SDWIS / TX1270006 / 3100
1992 Coliform (TCR) Other 1 SDWIS / TX1270006 / 3100
1991 Coliform (TCR) MR 1 SDWIS / TX1270006 / 3100

How HAWLEY WSC Compares

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

Metric HAWLEY WSC Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 7 101.5 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 1 22.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 10 compounds 93.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 7,830 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 HAWLEY WSC water safe to drink? ▼
HAWLEY WSC (PWS ID: TX1270006) has 7 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 10 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 7,830 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does HAWLEY WSC serve? ▼
HAWLEY WSC serves 7,830 people in HAWLEY, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,610 service connections.
What type of violations does HAWLEY WSC have? ▼
HAWLEY WSC has 7 total violations: 1 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 2 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in HAWLEY WSC water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 10 PFAS compounds in HAWLEY WSC's water supply: PFBS, PFHpA, PFHxS, lithium, PFHxA, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does HAWLEY WSC use? ▼
HAWLEY 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.

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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.

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