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PWS IDOK1011306
PWS NameTEMPLE
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served1146
County ServedCotton

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorine dioxide299589Returned to Compliance01-JUL-202531-JUL-2025No
MRMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule299588Returned to Compliance01-JUL-202531-JUL-2025No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299586Known01-APR-202530-JUN-2025Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299587Known01-APR-202530-JUN-2025Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299585Returned to Compliance01-APR-2025 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299583Known01-JAN-202531-MAR-2025Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299584Known01-JAN-202531-MAR-2025Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299580Known01-OCT-202431-DEC-2024Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299581Known01-OCT-202431-DEC-2024Yes
MRFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/RLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule299579Returned to Compliance01-OCT-2024 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299578Known01-JUL-202430-SEP-2024Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299577Known01-JUL-202430-SEP-2024Yes
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorine299574Returned to Compliance01-JUN-202430-JUN-2024No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299571Known01-APR-202430-JUN-2024Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299572Known01-APR-202430-JUN-2024Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299573Known01-APR-202430-JUN-2024Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299569Returned to Compliance31-MAR-2024 - No
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299561Returned to Compliance01-JAN-202431-MAR-2024No
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299564Known01-JAN-202431-MAR-2024Yes
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299560Returned to Compliance01-JAN-202431-MAR-2024No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299562Known01-JAN-202431-MAR-2024Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299563Known01-JAN-202431-MAR-2024Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299555Known01-OCT-202331-DEC-2023Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299554Known01-OCT-202331-DEC-2023Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299553Known01-OCT-202331-DEC-2023Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299552Returned to Compliance29-SEP-2023 - No
TTMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule299556Known01-AUG-202331-AUG-2023Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299548Known01-JUL-202330-SEP-2023Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299549Known01-JUL-202330-SEP-2023Yes
MRFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan RptStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299543Returned to Compliance01-APR-2023 - No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299544Known01-APR-202330-JUN-2023Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299545Known01-APR-202330-JUN-2023Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299542Known01-JAN-202331-MAR-2023Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299541Known01-JAN-202331-MAR-2023Yes
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule299534Known01-NOV-202230-NOV-2022Yes
TTMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule299529Known01-NOV-202230-NOV-2022Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299536Known01-OCT-202231-DEC-2022Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299537Known01-OCT-202231-DEC-2022Yes
TTMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule299530Known01-OCT-202231-OCT-2022Yes
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule299533Known01-OCT-202231-OCT-2022Yes
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule299532Known01-SEP-202230-SEP-2022Yes
MRMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleChlorite299522Returned to Compliance01-AUG-202231-AUG-2022No
TTMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule299528Known01-AUG-202231-AUG-2022Yes
MRMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule299531Returned to Compliance01-AUG-202231-AUG-2022No
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299526Known01-JUL-202230-SEP-2022Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299527Known01-APR-202230-JUN-2022Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299516Known01-JAN-202231-MAR-2022Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299508Known01-OCT-202131-DEC-2021Yes
MCLMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, AverageStage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleTTHM299498Known01-JUL-202130-SEP-2021Yes
TTTreatment Technique Precursor RemovalStage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleCARBON, TOTAL299502Known01-JUL-202130-SEP-2021Yes
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
9006341299589SOXState Compliance achieved08-OCT-2025State -
9006342299588SOXState Compliance achieved08-OCT-2025State -
9006338299586SIEState Public Notification requested20-AUG-2025State -
9006338299587SIEState Public Notification requested20-AUG-2025State -
9006336299579SOXState Compliance achieved29-JUL-2025State -
9006335299585SOXState Compliance achieved09-JUL-2025State -
9006331299571SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006331299572SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006331299573SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006332299577SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006332299578SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006333299580SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006333299581SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006334299583SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006334299584SIFState Public Notification received30-JUN-2025State -
9006325299560SIFState Public Notification received05-JUN-2025State -
9006326299574SIFState Public Notification received05-JUN-2025State -
9006328299561SIFState Public Notification received05-JUN-2025State -
9006302299552SOXState Compliance achieved17-JUN-2024State -
9006300299563SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006300299564SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006300299562SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006299299555SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006299299554SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006299299553SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006298299549SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006298299548SIFState Public Notification received31-MAY-2024State -
9006301299569SOXState Compliance achieved28-MAY-2024State -
9006244299526SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299527SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299528SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299529SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299530SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299531SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299532SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299533SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299534SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299536SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299537SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299541SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299542SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299544SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299545SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299556SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299502SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299501SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299500SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299499SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299498SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
9006244299494SFOState Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued16-APR-2024StateStage 2 TTHM & HAA5 MCL & TOC TT./ CO 22-018 dated 1.31.2022. UPDATED FOR ADDENDUM A dated 12.7.2022: Addendum A incorporated NOV 22-2 violation - Chlorine/Operational viol. Addendum B dated 4.16.2024 incorporated NOV 22-1, NOV 23-1 and NOV 23-2 viols.
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
TEMPLE LAKE15707YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
WAURIKA LAKE15708YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM17231NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
RAW WATER PUMP STATION30763NoPump Facility - - Active
POE01 - WTP22306NoSampling Station - - Active
TOC RAW23099NoSampling Station - - Active
STANDPIPE24772NoStorage - - Active
CLEARWELL24773NoStorage - - Inactive
TEMPLE WTP10857NoTreatment Plant - - Active
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
TEMPLE WTP10857Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
TEMPLE WTP10857Aeration, CascadeTaste / odor control
TEMPLE WTP10857CoagulationParticulate removal
TEMPLE WTP10857SedimentationParticulate removal
TEMPLE WTP10857Chlorine DioxideDisinfection by-products control
TEMPLE WTP10857Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
TEMPLE WTP10857pH AdjustmentCorrosion control
TEMPLE WTP10857Activated Carbon, PowderedTaste / odor control
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Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.