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Community Water System · PWS TX1550026

Elm Creek WSC

Moody, Texas 76557-0538 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 4,620 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

4,620
People served
198
EPA violations
2
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 198 drinking-water violations at Elm Creek WSC, 1% of them health-based - above the Texas per-system average.

198
Total EPA violations on record
1%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
4,620
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Elm Creek WSC

Elm Creek WSC is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,620 residents in Moody, Texas (McLennan County) through 1,540 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 198 total violations for this system , of which 2 (1%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 157 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 17 violations (MR). 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%).

Elm Creek WSC's 198 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
4,620
Total Violations
198
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,540
County
McLennan
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
2
Monitoring Violations
157
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 17 2024
Nitrate MR 10 2012
Public Notice Other 8 2024
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 6 2023
E. COLI MR 4 2014
Combined Uranium MR 4 2009
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 2 2009
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 2009
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 2009
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 2 2009
Carbon tetrachloride MR 2 2009
Simazine MR 2 2009
Trichloroethylene MR 2 2009
Tetrachloroethylene MR 2 2009
CHLOROBENZENE MR 2 2009
Benzene MR 2 2009
Toluene MR 2 2009
Dalapon MR 2 2009
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 2 2009
Dinoseb MR 2 2009
2,4-D MR 2 2009
2,4,5-TP MR 2 2009
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR 2 2009
Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 2 2009
Carbofuran MR 2 2009
Aldicarb MR 2 2009
Fluoride MR 2 2009
OXAMYL MR 2 2009
Aldicarb sulfone MR 2 2009
LASSO MR 2 2009

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 348 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFMPA 7/24/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/24/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/24/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/24/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/24/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/24/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/24/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/24/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/24/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/24/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/24/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/24/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/24/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/24/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/24/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/24/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/24/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/24/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/24/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/24/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/24/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/24/2023 <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 Elm Creek 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 TX1550026 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 Elm Creek 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
2024 Lead and Copper Rule MR 17 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 5000
2024 Public Notice Other 8 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 7500
2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 6 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 7000
2014 E. COLI MR 4 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 3014
2012 Nitrate MR 10 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 1040
2009 Combined Uranium MR 4 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 4006
2009 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2964
2009 o-Dichlorobenzene MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2968
2009 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2979
2009 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2980
2009 Carbon tetrachloride MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2982
2009 Simazine MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2037
2009 Trichloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2984
2009 Tetrachloroethylene MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2987
2009 CHLOROBENZENE MR 2 SDWIS / TX1550026 / 2989

How Elm Creek WSC Compares

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

Metric Elm Creek WSC Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 198 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 2 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 4,620 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 Elm Creek WSC water safe to drink?
Elm Creek WSC (PWS ID: TX1550026) has 198 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 4,620 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Elm Creek WSC serve?
Elm Creek WSC serves 4,620 people in Moody, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,540 service connections.
What type of violations does Elm Creek WSC have?
Elm Creek WSC has 198 total violations: 2 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 157 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Elm Creek WSC water?
No. Elm Creek WSC was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Elm Creek WSC use?
Elm Creek 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.
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.