City Of Balch Springs Water System

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PWS Service Information
PWS ID: TX0570032
Type: Community water system
EPA Region: 06
Primary Service Area: Residential Area
Primary Source: Surface water purchased
Population Served: 23,500
Contact Information
GORWOOD, STEVEN
GORWOOD, STEVEN
13503 ALEXANDER RD
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75181-3401

This public water system services 1 municipality in 1 county.

Summary Results


A summary view of tests in which a water contaminant found to exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set by the EPA.

We couldn't find any records of contaminants exceeding the regulated limits in your water.

Other Water Contaminants Tested


The following contaminants were tested and found to be within national EPA guidelines.

We couldn't find any records of contaminants in your water.

Lead and Copper Data


Lead and copper are recorded separately from other contaminants because of the Lead and Copper Rule. As with all other results, these are the findings at the water supply level. Lead and copper can be — and often are — deposited in drinking water in between the water facility and your tap.

Sample ID Contaminant Sampling Start Date Sampling End Date Result
TX106475 lead 2015-01-01 2017-12-31 0mg/L
TX88000 lead 2014-01-01 2014-12-31 0.0026mg/L
TX81633 lead 2011-01-01 2013-12-31 0.00558mg/L
TX53337 lead 2008-01-01 2010-12-31 0.00548mg/L
TX74924 lead 2008-01-01 2010-12-31 0.00548mg/L

Violations


Known violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act as recorded by the EPA.

Compliance Dates Rule Violation Type Contaminant Name Status
2007-07-01 - 2007-09-30 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average TTHM Returned to Compliance
2007-08-01 - 2007-08-31 Total Coliform Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Returned to Compliance
2007-07-01 - 2007-07-31 Total Coliform Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Returned to Compliance
2007-07-01 - 2007-07-31 Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Returned to Compliance
2006-10-01 - 2006-10-31 Total Coliform Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Returned to Compliance
2003-05-01 - 2003-05-31 Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Returned to Compliance
- N/A Total Coliform Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Known
- N/A Total Coliform Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Known
- N/A Total Coliform Rule Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Known
- N/A Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Known
- N/A Total Coliform Rule Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) Coliform (TCR) Known
- N/A Total Coliform Rule Notification, Public Coliform (TCR) Known
2003-07-01 - N/A Consumer Confidence Rule Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report Consumer Confidence Rule Returned to Compliance
2014-07-01 - N/A Consumer Confidence Rule Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting Consumer Confidence Rule Returned to Compliance
2008-01-13 - N/A Public Notice Rule Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation Public Notice Returned to Compliance

Local Water Testing


Find a lab in your area so you can get your tap or well water tested. This list contains both governmental and private labs, all of which are EPA-certified for drinking water testing.

Lab Location Zip Code
Eurofins Xenco, LLC – Dallas Dallas, TX 75220-5441
City of Dallas Water Utilities – Eastside Drinking Water Laboratory Sunnyvale, TX 75182
City of Dallas Water Utilities – Bachman Water Treatment Plant Lab Dallas, TX 75235

Water Bill Information


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What My Water Data Means


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