When: July 5, 2023 – August 3, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: June 24, 2023 – August 3, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 BALLINGER
Is CITY OF BALLINGER water safe to drink?
CITY OF BALLINGER water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 84 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF BALLINGER detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BALLINGER's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF BALLINGER have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BALLINGER has 84 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 61 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BALLINGER serve?
CITY OF BALLINGER serves approximately 3,862 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF BALLINGER provide?
CITY OF BALLINGER 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 TX2000001.
How does CITY OF BALLINGER compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF BALLINGER scores 0/100 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.