A81/100
CITY OF CACTUS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,000 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1710003
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2024 – February 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – April 18, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: April 3, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 CACTUS
Is CITY OF CACTUS water safe to drink?
CITY OF CACTUS water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF CACTUS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF CACTUS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF CACTUS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF CACTUS has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does CITY OF CACTUS serve?
CITY OF CACTUS serves approximately 3,000 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF CACTUS provide?
CITY OF CACTUS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1710003.
How does CITY OF CACTUS compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF CACTUS scores 81/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.