Public water system record
City of Wellman
Serves Wellman, Terry County, TX · 200 people served
Federal records show 55 health-based violations and 36 monitoring/reporting issues for City of Wellman in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS violation.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 55
- Resolved
- 55
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 36
Key facts
- City of Wellman draws water from 5 wells.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Arsenic, 0.037 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.7 times the limit), 2018.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by EPA, September 2020.
- Record on file since 1978, with 112 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 0 unknown out of 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
Treatment technique failure
|
350 | Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2023 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.019 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2023 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.026 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 4.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.032 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.032 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.033 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.3 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.034 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.4 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.035 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.035 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.033 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.3 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.032 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.033 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.3 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.034 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.4 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.035 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.036 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.036 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.034 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.4 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.9 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.032 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.032 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.2 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.034 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.4 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.035 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.036 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.4 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.037 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.7 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2018 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.035 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.8 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.034 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.4 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.033 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.3 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
330 | Apr 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.031 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (3.1 times the limit)
|
330 | Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
330 | Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved | No |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 22, 2025 | Resolved |
|
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
RPT
|
Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 26, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Mar 31, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 5, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 25, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 25, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 16, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 16, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 28, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 21, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 25, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 13, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Aug 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
E. coli
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 23, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 13, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 13, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 3, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jun 18, 2012 | Resolved |
Full record since 1978
EPA's records for City of Wellman go back to 1978. Before October 19, 2016 they list 112 health-based violations (94 resolved, 18 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 26 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 | 0 |
| 1990s | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | 42 | 1 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 54 | 23 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 24 | 2 |
| 2020s | 29 | 27 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Arsenic, began October 2016, Resolved.
Show all 112 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.027 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.7 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.023 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.019 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.9 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.016 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 12 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 7.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 12 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 13 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.015 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.1 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 5.9 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.018 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.021 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.6 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.018 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 13 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.015 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.014 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 11 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 11 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 11 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 12 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.3 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 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 |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.014 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.017 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 6.2 mg/L, federal limit 4 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
62 older violations are not listed here. EPA ECHO has the complete list.
Enforcement actions
Texas regulators and EPA took 16 formal enforcement actions against City of Wellman between 1991 and 2020. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in September 2020.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2020 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 144 violations (141 health-based): Arsenic, Fluoride, Public Notice |
| Sep 23, 2020 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 50 violations (47 health-based): Arsenic, Public Notice |
| Aug 30, 2019 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 91 violations (82 health-based): Fluoride, Public Notice |
| Aug 29, 2019 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 44 violations (33 health-based): Arsenic, Public Notice |
| Dec 9, 2016 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 16 violations (16 health-based): Arsenic, Fluoride |
| Nov 22, 2016 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 17 violations (17 health-based): Fluoride |
| Jun 2, 2014 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 7 violations (7 health-based): Arsenic |
| Feb 19, 2014 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 31 violations (31 health-based): Fluoride |
| Jun 14, 2012 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 13 violations (13 health-based): Nitrate |
| Aug 25, 2011 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 9 violations (8 health-based): Arsenic |
| May 13, 2010 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 37 violations (37 health-based): Fluoride |
| Sep 16, 2009 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 9 violations (8 health-based): Arsenic |
| Nov 25, 2008 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 3 violations (3 health-based): Nitrate |
| Apr 21, 2005 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 16 violations (16 health-based): Fluoride |
| Jul 27, 2004 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 3 violations (3 health-based): Fluoride |
| Oct 19, 1991 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 1 violation (1 health-based): Fluoride |
What the violations mean
Arsenic
28 incidentsArsenic exceeded the federal limit
Long-term arsenic exposure is linked to cancer and cardiovascular effects
Fluoride
26 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
City of Wellman draws water from 5 wells.
Annual water quality report
City of Wellman 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 City of Wellman 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