F7/100
CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,807 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX2150001
Violations
29
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 15, 2025 – July 17, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – January 24, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 2, 2022 – July 17, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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 BRECKENRIDGE
Is CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE water safe to drink?
CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE water receives a grade of F (7/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 29 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 16 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE serve?
CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE serves approximately 5,807 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE provide?
CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE 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 TX2150001.
How does CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF BRECKENRIDGE scores 7/100 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.