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CITY OF CAMERON

PWS ID: TX1660001 · CAMERON, Texas 76520-0833

CITY OF CAMERON serves 5,489 people in CAMERON, Texas using Surface Water water sources. It has 368 recorded EPA violations, including 230 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (11 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CITY OF CAMERON

CITY OF CAMERON is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 5,489 residents in CAMERON, Texas (Milam County) through 4,276 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 368 total violations for this system , of which 230 (63%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 55 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 148 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 11 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 11.6 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. CITY OF CAMERON's 368 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

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

Population Served
5,489
Total Violations
368
Health-Based Violations
230
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
4,276
County
Milam
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
191
Monitoring Violations
55
Treatment Tech Violations
39

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 148 2025
Public Notice Other 49 2025
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 36 2013
Coliform (TCR) MCL 25 2015
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 18 2014
TTHM MR 15 2023
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 12 2021
CARBON, TOTAL MR 10 2021
Coliform (TCR) MR 4 2013
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 2019
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2022
Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 2022
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 3 2024
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 3 2024
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2016
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 2 2014

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 24 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
lithium 5/14/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 4/22/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 4/22/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 4/22/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/22/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/22/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/22/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 4/22/2025 0.0091 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHpA 4/22/2025 0.0096 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHxS 4/22/2025 0.0036 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFNA 4/22/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 4/22/2025 0.0045 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFBA 4/22/2025 0.0920 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
PFDA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 4/22/2025 0.3300 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFHxA 4/22/2025 0.0250 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFUnA 4/22/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/22/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/22/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/22/2025 0.0360 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
4:2 FTS 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/22/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 4/22/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 4/22/2025 0.0044 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/22/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 4/22/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 4/22/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 4/22/2025 0.0207 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Detected
PFMBA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 4/22/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/22/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/22/2025 0.0318 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
PFBA 4/22/2025 0.0901 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
HFPO-DA 4/22/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/22/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/22/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/22/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/22/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 4/22/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 4/22/2025 0.0260 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDoA 4/22/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 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 CITY OF CAMERON.

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 TX1660001 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 CITY OF CAMERON 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
2025 TTHM MCL 148 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 2950
2025 Public Notice Other 49 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 7500
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 3 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 5200
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 3 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 5200
2023 TTHM MR 15 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 2950
2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 8000
2022 Lead and Copper Rule MR 4 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 5000
2021 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 12 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 0300
2021 CARBON, TOTAL MR 10 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 2920
2019 Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 0800
2016 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 7000
2015 Coliform (TCR) MCL 25 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 3100
2014 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 18 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 2456
2014 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 2 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 0200
2013 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 36 SDWIS / TX1660001 / 0300

How CITY OF CAMERON Compares

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

Metric CITY OF CAMERON Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 368 101.5 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 230 22.2 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 11 compounds 93.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 5,489 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 CITY OF CAMERON water safe to drink? ▼
CITY OF CAMERON (PWS ID: TX1660001) has 368 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 11 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 5,489 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does CITY OF CAMERON serve? ▼
CITY OF CAMERON serves 5,489 people in CAMERON, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 4,276 service connections.
What type of violations does CITY OF CAMERON have? ▼
CITY OF CAMERON has 368 total violations: 230 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 55 monitoring/reporting violations, and 39 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in CITY OF CAMERON water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 11 PFAS compounds in CITY OF CAMERON's water supply: PFBS, PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOS, PFBA, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does CITY OF CAMERON use? ▼
CITY OF CAMERON 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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