MyTapWater.org's tap water quality report is the compilation of data collected from federal, state, and local government agencies, most prominently the EPA. We strive to populate the report with the latest data concerning water contaminants, lead and copper levels, and water quality violations. We only collect drinking water data from public water systems.
PWS Service Information
PWS ID: TX1230009 Type: Community water system EPA Region: 06
Primary Source: Surface water
Population Served: 54,548
Contact Information FREEMAN, DERRICK, FORD FREEMAN, DERRICK, FORD PO BOX 1089 PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641-1089
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.
This a view of violations of maximum contaminant levels. Use the expanded view see result data for a drinking water contaminant, the minimum level that can be recognized in a test (MRL), and upper limit that is considered healthy (HRL).
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
TX97055
lead
2014-01-01
2016-12-31
0.0024mg/L
TX82145
lead
2013-01-01
2013-12-31
0.00244mg/L
TX68535
lead
2010-01-01
2012-12-31
0.00739mg/L
TX78971
lead
2010-01-01
2012-12-31
0.00739mg/L
TX78939
lead
2007-01-01
2009-12-31
0.0022mg/L
Violations
Known violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act as recorded by the EPA.
Compliance Dates
Rule
Violation Type
Contaminant Name
Status
2013-11-01 - 2013-11-30
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule
Returned to Compliance
2013-02-01 - 2013-02-28
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule
Returned to Compliance
2012-10-01 - 2012-10-31
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule
Returned to Compliance
2012-07-01 - 2012-07-31
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule
Returned to Compliance
2005-10-01 - 2005-10-31
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule
Returned to Compliance
2005-09-01 - 2005-09-30
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule
Returned to Compliance
2004-12-01 - 2004-12-31
Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule
Returned to Compliance
2017-07-01 - N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
Consumer Confidence Rule
Returned to Compliance
2013-03-30 - N/A
Public Notice Rule
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
Public Notice
Open
2014-02-09 - N/A
Public Notice Rule
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
Public Notice
Open
Local Water Testing
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What My Water Data Means
Water data isn't always easy to interpret, but by following the links on this page you should be able to have most of your questions answered. By clicking the name of a water contaminant or secondary substance you can learn about that specific substance. Ultimately this page should give you some insight towards learning if your water is safe, what water filter you should buy (if any), and how well your local water compares against other sources.
Sources
The origin of MyTapWater.org's water data is explained on our Data Sources page.
Why Is My Water Data Not More Recent?
The recency of the data for your ZIP code depends on the last your water source was tested, by a federal, state, or local agency. More information about the timing can be determined by learning about the dataset in question and seeing how often the EPA (other another governing body) mandated testing.