B77/100
CITY OF COLORADO CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,991 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1680001
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – April 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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, 2021 – January 3, 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 COLORADO CITY
Is CITY OF COLORADO CITY water safe to drink?
CITY OF COLORADO CITY water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF COLORADO CITY detected?
51 contaminants were tested in CITY OF COLORADO CITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF COLORADO CITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF COLORADO CITY has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF COLORADO CITY serve?
CITY OF COLORADO CITY serves approximately 3,991 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF COLORADO CITY provide?
CITY OF COLORADO CITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1680001.
How does CITY OF COLORADO CITY compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF COLORADO CITY scores 77/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.