Is my "private well" or "water supply" a Public Water System?
How to determine if you are operating a public water system.
If you use a well for water at your business, then you might fall under the regulations for public water systems. The definition of a public water system in Texas is:
- A system that supplies water to be used for human consumption, and
- serves at least 15 service connections or serves at least 25 individuals for at least 60 days out of the year.
Examples of public water systems include:
- A convenience store or day-care center if it has its own well and regularly serves at least 25 people at least six months out of the year.
- A mobile home community if it either:
- has at least 15 residential hookups (even if no customers are using them)
–or– - on a year-round basis, it serves at least 25 residents.
- has at least 15 residential hookups (even if no customers are using them)
- An RV park or campground that serves at least 25 persons at least 60 days out of the year.
For more information about public water systems see What is a Public Water System?
If you have any questions or want to determine if you are operating a public water system, contact PDWS@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-4691 and select Inventory.