Water Quality: Mercedes, TX
3 water systems • 17,858 people served
Multiple Health Violations198
Total Violations
12
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
17,858
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Mercedes has 12 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Disinfection Byproducts, Stage 2 DBP, TTHM. In total, 198 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 17,858 people.
Contaminants Found
Disinfection Byproducts
Stage 2 DBP
TTHM
Water Systems Serving Mercedes
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF MERCEDES | TX1080007 | Surface Water | 16,258 | 12 |
| LLANO GRANDE LAKE PARK EAST | TX1080034 | Surface Water | 1,300 | 91 |
| LLANO GRANDE LAKE PARK WEST | TX1080236 | Surface Water | 300 | 95 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.