F1/100
CITY OF ALVORD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,360 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX2490001
Violations
35
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
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.
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 2, 2024 – September 11, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 ALVORD
Is CITY OF ALVORD water safe to drink?
CITY OF ALVORD water receives a grade of F (1/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 35 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF ALVORD detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF ALVORD's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF ALVORD have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF ALVORD has 35 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 16 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF ALVORD serve?
CITY OF ALVORD serves approximately 1,360 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF ALVORD provide?
CITY OF ALVORD sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2490001.
How does CITY OF ALVORD compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF ALVORD scores 1/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.