Public water system record
City of Bardwell
Serves Bardwell, Ellis County, TX · 692 people served
Federal records show 1 health-based violation and 51 monitoring/reporting issues for City of Bardwell in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Fluoride violation.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 1
- Resolved
- 1
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 51
Key facts
- City of Bardwell draws water from 1 well.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Fluoride, 4.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit), 2017.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by Texas, August 2014.
- Record on file since 1978, with 30 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 0 unknown out of 257 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 30, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jun 19, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jun 19, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jun 19, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 18, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 9, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Chlordane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Pentachlorophenol
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Benzo(a)pyrene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Heptachlor epoxide
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Heptachlor
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
LASSO
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Atrazine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Simazine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Toxaphene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Methoxychlor
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
BHC-GAMMA
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Endrin
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Nitrite
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 7, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 2, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 2, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 29, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 10, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 10, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 9, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 17, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 17, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 29, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 29, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 26, 2014 | Resolved |
Full record since 1978
EPA's records for City of Bardwell go back to 1978. Before October 19, 2016 they list 30 health-based violations (21 resolved, 9 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 27 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 0 |
| 1980s | 3 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 9 | 11 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 10 | 16 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 1 | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 | 26 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Fluoride, began January 2014, Resolved.
Show all 30 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Nitrite (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 2 mg/L, federal limit 1 mg/L (2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.02 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.98 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.66 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Mar 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2002 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2002 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2001 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.9 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 1996 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
May 30, 1995 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 15, 1990 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 15, 1990 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Feb 20, 1986 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Feb 9, 1983 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Feb 9, 1983 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 16, 1979 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 16, 1979 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 1978 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
Texas regulators took 3 formal enforcement actions against City of Bardwell between 2000 and 2014. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in August 2014.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2014 | Texas | Compliance order (no penalty) | 4 violations (4 health-based): Nitrite, Fluoride |
| May 22, 2010 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 3 violations (3 health-based): Fluoride |
| Apr 21, 2000 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 11 violations (10 health-based): Fluoride |
What the violations mean
Fluoride
1 incidentFluoride exceeded the federal limit
Excessive fluoride can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis
Where the water comes from
City of Bardwell draws water from 1 well. It also buys water from Rural Bardwell WSC.
Buys water from
- Rural Bardwell WSC Itasca, TX
Annual water quality report
City of Bardwell must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Texas.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells