Water Quality: Merkel, TX
3 water systems • 6,871 people served
Multiple Health Violations84
Total Violations
44
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
6,871
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Merkel has 44 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 84 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 6,871 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
TTHM
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Merkel
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUN WSC | TX2210015 | Surface Water | 3,420 | 11 |
| CITY OF MERKEL | TX2210002 | Surface Water | 2,494 | 9 |
| BLAIR WSC | TX2210024 | Surface Water | 957 | 64 |
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.