Water Quality: Canyon, TX
4 water systems • 16,183 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Canyon is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 16,183 people, and has 216 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Canyon's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Canyon
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | TX1910001 | Surface Water | 15,771 | 4 |
| SUNSET WATER | TX1710023 | Groundwater | 177 | 55 |
| RANCH HAND APARTMENTS | TX1910158 | Groundwater | 135 | 152 |
| SUNDAY CANYON WSC | TX1910009 | Groundwater | 100 | 5 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.