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CITY OF CARTHAGE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,770 people · Texas

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX1830001
Violations
107

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

15

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

8

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 9, 2025 – March 13, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 – March 12, 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

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

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 25, 2023 – March 13, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 9, 2023 – May 8, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 9, 2023 – May 8, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 CARTHAGE

Is CITY OF CARTHAGE water safe to drink?

CITY OF CARTHAGE water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 107 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF CARTHAGE detected?

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

Does CITY OF CARTHAGE have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF CARTHAGE has 107 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 11 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF CARTHAGE serve?

CITY OF CARTHAGE serves approximately 6,770 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF CARTHAGE provide?

CITY OF CARTHAGE 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 TX1830001.

How does CITY OF CARTHAGE compare to other utilities in Texas?

CITY OF CARTHAGE 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.