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CITY OF BUFFALO GAP — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,502 people · Texas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX2210003
Violations
24

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 16, 2023 – February 14, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: August 6, 2022 – April 6, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 25, 2022 – April 6, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 21, 2022 – March 4, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 2, 2021 – April 26, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: 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 BUFFALO GAP

Is CITY OF BUFFALO GAP water safe to drink?

CITY OF BUFFALO GAP water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 24 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF BUFFALO GAP detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BUFFALO GAP's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CITY OF BUFFALO GAP have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF BUFFALO GAP has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 10 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF BUFFALO GAP serve?

CITY OF BUFFALO GAP serves approximately 1,502 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF BUFFALO GAP provide?

CITY OF BUFFALO GAP sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX2210003.

How does CITY OF BUFFALO GAP compare to other utilities in Texas?

CITY OF BUFFALO GAP scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.