C54/100
CITY OF BIG SANDY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,660 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX2300001
Violations
42
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 1, 2022 – April 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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 BIG SANDY
Is CITY OF BIG SANDY water safe to drink?
CITY OF BIG SANDY water receives a grade of C (54/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 42 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF BIG SANDY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BIG SANDY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF BIG SANDY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BIG SANDY has 42 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BIG SANDY serve?
CITY OF BIG SANDY serves approximately 1,660 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF BIG SANDY provide?
CITY OF BIG SANDY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2300001.
How does CITY OF BIG SANDY compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF BIG SANDY scores 54/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.