Public water system record
RRA Box Community Water System
Serves an area of Wilbarger County, TX · 144 people served
Federal records show 1 health-based violation and 1 monitoring/reporting issue for RRA Box Community Water System in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a resolved Nitrate violation.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 1
- Resolved
- 1
- Unresolved
- 0
- Any acute record
- Yes
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 1
Key facts
- RRA Box Community Water System buys its water from City of Vernon.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Nitrate, 11 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.1 times the limit), 2023.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by EPA, February 2013.
- Record on file since 1979, with 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nitrate
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 11 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
330 | Jul 1, 2023 | Resolved | Yes |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Nitrate
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
Full record since 1979
EPA's records for RRA Box Community Water System go back to 1979. Before October 19, 2016 they list 50 health-based violations (43 resolved, 7 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 1 monitoring or reporting violation.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 0 |
| 1980s | 1 | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 | 0 |
| 2000s | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Nitrate (acute), began October 2012, Resolved.
Show all 50 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 17 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 17 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 17 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 14.8 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.9 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 14.6 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.1 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 14.3 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.5 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.4 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.3 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.3 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.3 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 10 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 10 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 10 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 10 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 10 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 16 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 14 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2003 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 10 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2002 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 10 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2002 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 13.99 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2000 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.67 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2000 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.18 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2000 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.29 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2000 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.04 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 1999 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.33 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 1999 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 13.64 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 15.21 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 12.76 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 12.14 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 14.67 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 1997 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 13.74 mg/L, federal limit 10 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 1997 | Resolved |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Aug 28, 1990 | Archived |
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Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Aug 28, 1990 | Archived |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Dec 13, 1984 | Archived |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 26, 1979 | Archived |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 26, 1979 | Archived |
|
Nitrate (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 26, 1979 | Archived |
Enforcement actions
Texas regulators and EPA took 3 formal enforcement actions against RRA Box Community Water System between 1991 and 2013, filed as 14 records in EPA's data. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in February 2013.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2013 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 18 violations (18 health-based): Nitrate |
| Sep 1, 2009 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 7 violations (7 health-based): Nitrate |
| Oct 11, 1991 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 12 violations (12 health-based): Nitrate |
What the violations mean
Nitrate
1 incidentNitrate exceeded the federal limit
High nitrate is especially dangerous for infants under 6 months and can cause blue baby syndrome
Where the water comes from
RRA Box Community Water System buys its water from City of Vernon. It lists no wells or intakes of its own.
Buys water from
- City of Vernon Vernon, TX
Annual water quality report
RRA Box Community Water System 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 RRA Box Community Water System 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