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Community Water System · PWS TX2270014

City of Pflugerville

Pflugerville, Texas 78691-0589 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 63,464 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

63,464
People served
348
EPA violations
87
Health-based
10 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 348 drinking-water violations at City of Pflugerville, 25% of them health-based - above the Texas per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 10 PFAS compounds.

348
Total EPA violations on record
25%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
63,464
People served by this system
10
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: City of Pflugerville

City of Pflugerville is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 63,464 residents in Pflugerville, Texas (Travis County) through 21,462 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 348 total violations for this system , of which 87 (25%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 246 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 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, recorded in 75 violations (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 25.2 ppt (parts per trillion). 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. Statewide, 1,068 of 1,147 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (93.1%).

City of Pflugerville's 348 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.

PFAS Detected

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

Population Served
63,464
Total Violations
348
Health-Based Violations
87
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
21,462
County
Travis
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
33
Monitoring Violations
246
Treatment Tech Violations
54

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 75 2019
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 73 2019
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 73 2019
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 54 2019
Coliform (TCR) MCL 26 2010
Lead and Copper Rule MR 20 2017
Public Notice Other 10 2017
TTHM MCL 7 2025
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2024
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2014
Coliform (TCR) MR 1 1993
Coliform (TCR) Other 1 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 54 of 203 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFNA 9/24/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/24/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 9/24/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/24/2025 3.90 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
4:2 FTS 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/24/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/24/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/24/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 9/24/2025 3.70 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFOA 9/24/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/24/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/24/2025 6.10 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
PFOS 9/24/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/24/2025 3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFDA 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 9/24/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/24/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/24/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/24/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/24/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/24/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/24/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/24/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 9/23/2025 6.10 ppt 4.00 ppt Detected
PFHpA 9/23/2025 4.90 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFBS 9/23/2025 9.40 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFHpS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 9/23/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 9/23/2025 12.20 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFMPA 9/23/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 9/23/2025 9.10 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
4:2 FTS 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/23/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 9/23/2025 8.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
HFPO-DA 9/23/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 9/23/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/23/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 9/23/2025 2.70 ppt 2.00 ppt 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 Pflugerville.

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 TX2270014 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 Pflugerville 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 7 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 2950
2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 8000
2019 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 75 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 0300
2019 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 73 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 0200
2019 Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 73 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 0800
2019 Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 54 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 0800
2017 Lead and Copper Rule MR 20 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 5000
2017 Public Notice Other 10 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 7500
2014 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 7000
2010 Coliform (TCR) MCL 26 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 3100
1993 Coliform (TCR) MR 1 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 3100
1993 Coliform (TCR) Other 1 SDWIS / TX2270014 / 3100

How City of Pflugerville Compares

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

Metric City of Pflugerville Texas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 348 101.5 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 87 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 63,464 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 City of Pflugerville water safe to drink?
City of Pflugerville (PWS ID: TX2270014) has 348 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 10 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 63,464 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does City of Pflugerville serve?
City of Pflugerville serves 63,464 people in Pflugerville, Texas. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 21,462 service connections.
What type of violations does City of Pflugerville have?
City of Pflugerville has 348 total violations: 87 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 246 monitoring/reporting violations, and 54 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in City of Pflugerville water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 10 PFAS compounds in City of Pflugerville's water supply: PFPeA, PFHxS, PFBA, PFHxA, PFOA, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does City of Pflugerville use?
City of Pflugerville 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.