Public water system record
Howard Water Coop
Serves an area of Ellis County, TX · 117 people served
Federal records show 4 health-based violations and 21 monitoring/reporting issues for Howard Water Coop in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS violation.
System profile
Source water
Purchased surface water
ZIP
75165
EPA system ID
TX0700054
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 4
- Resolved
- 4
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 21
Key facts
- Howard Water Coop buys its water from Rockett SUD.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Fluoride, 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit), 2020.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by Texas, August 2014.
- Record on file since 1978, with 65 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 0 unknown out of 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
Treatment technique failure
|
350 | Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 15, 2025 | Resolved |
|
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
RPT
|
Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 29, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 19, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 30, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 18, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 23, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 30, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Aug 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 30, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 23, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 3, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 16, 2011 | Resolved |
Full record since 1978
EPA's records for Howard Water Coop go back to 1978. Before October 19, 2016 they list 65 health-based violations (57 resolved, 8 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 18 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 0 |
| 1980s | 3 | 0 |
| 1990s | 4 | 3 |
| 2000s | 27 | 1 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 28 | 14 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 | 15 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Fluoride, began October 2016, Resolved.
Show all 65 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | 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 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.61 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.43 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.0425 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.19 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.495 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.495 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.56 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5875 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.54 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.4825 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.535 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6025 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.775 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.625 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.625 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2006 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.625 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.5 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.7 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.7 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2004 | Resolved |
15 older violations are not listed here. EPA ECHO has the complete list.
Enforcement actions
Texas regulators took 5 formal enforcement actions against Howard Water Coop between 1991 and 2014. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in August 2014.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | Texas | Compliance order (no penalty) | 53 violations (53 health-based): Fluoride |
| Mar 1, 2010 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 41 violations (41 health-based): Fluoride |
| Apr 13, 2005 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 20 violations (20 health-based): Fluoride |
| Feb 2, 2004 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 11 violations (11 health-based): Fluoride |
| Sep 25, 1991 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 1 violation (1 health-based): Fluoride |
What the violations mean
Fluoride
3 incidentsFluoride exceeded the federal limit
Excessive fluoride can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
1 incidentThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about this violation.
Where the water comes from
Howard Water Coop buys its water from Rockett SUD. It lists no wells or intakes of its own.
Buys water from
- Rockett SUD Red Oak, TX
Annual water quality report
Howard Water Coop 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.
Systems serving 500 or fewer people may meet the rule by telling customers the report is available on request, so you may need to ask Howard Water Coop for a copy.
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