B76/100
CITY OF ALBANY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,854 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX2090001
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: November 19, 2023 – January 9, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: November 19, 2023 – January 9, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF ALBANY
Is CITY OF ALBANY water safe to drink?
CITY OF ALBANY water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF ALBANY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF ALBANY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF ALBANY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF ALBANY has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF ALBANY serve?
CITY OF ALBANY serves approximately 1,854 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF ALBANY provide?
CITY OF ALBANY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX2090001.
How does CITY OF ALBANY compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF ALBANY scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.