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Utility · TX0700002

CITY OF FERRIS

CITY OF FERRIS (PWSID TX0700002) is an active community water system in Texas serving about 4,204 people through roughly 1,678 service connections. Its primary source is listed as purchased surface water. Cities/areas associated with this system in EPA geographic data: Ferris. In recent EPA records indexed here, we found 5 violation record(s), including 1 health-based and 0 still listed as addressed/unaddressed (not fully resolved). This page summarizes public EPA SDWA/ECHO data for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for your utility’s official Consumer Confidence Report or public notices.

4,204population served
1,678service connections
1health-based viol.
5viol. rows indexed
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System facts

  • PWSID: TX0700002
  • Type: Community water system (active)
  • Primary source: Purchased surface water
  • Owner type: Local government
  • Wholesaler flag: No
  • Phone (EPA record): 972-544-2110
  • Address (EPA record): 100 TOWN PLZ, Ferris 75125

Service geography

Cities/areas:

Ferris

Counties: Ellis

ZIPs served (EPA geo): —

Recent violation records (indexed subset)

Showing up to 40 recent violation identities (2021+ when dated), deduplicated from SDWA_VIOLATIONS_ENFORCEMENT. Status meanings come from EPA’s data dictionary (Resolved / Addressed / Unaddressed / Archived).

BeginContaminant / issueViolationCategoryHealth-basedStatusResult / MCL
10/17/2024LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSLSL InventoryTTYesResolved—
10/17/2024LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSLSL ReportingRPTNoResolved—
07/02/2025LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNotification, Known or Potential LSLRPTNoResolved—
05/15/2025Public NoticePublic Notification Violation for NPDWR ViolationOtherNoResolved— / MCL
—Unspecified—No——

Lead & copper rule sample highlights

Codes PB90 / CU90 in SDWIS typically represent 90th percentile lead/copper monitoring results under the Lead and Copper Rule.

Lead (PB90)

  • 12/31/2023: .0034 mg/L
  • 12/31/2008: .004 mg/L
  • 12/31/2005: .0042 mg/L
  • 12/31/2002: .0043 mg/L
  • 12/31/1999: .0075 mg/L
  • 12/31/1996: .0075 mg/L
  • 12/31/1995: .0013 mg/L
  • 12/31/1993: .0024 mg/L

Lead explainer →

Copper (CU90)

No LCR copper samples in the extracted slice.

Copper explainer →

FAQs

What does PWSID TX0700002 mean?

A Public Water System Identification number uniquely identifies a system in EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Texas IDs start with TX.

How current is this page?

Systems and geography reflect the EPA SDWA quarterly snapshot used for this build. Violation rows are a filtered recent subset (generally 2021+) and capped for readability—always confirm on ECHO and your CCR.

What should I do if I see a health-based violation?

Read the dates and status. Contact the utility for context, check for public notices, and review the newest Consumer Confidence Report. For medical concerns, talk with a clinician—this site is educational only.

Do lead/copper samples mean my home is safe?

LCR samples are utility monitoring results (often 90th percentile summary codes like PB90/CU90), not a test of every tap. Home plumbing can differ. Consider a certified lab test if you have reason for concern.

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