F0/100
CITY OF COMMERCE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,266 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX1160003
Violations
48
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: August 31, 2022 – September 28, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: December 1, 2021 – January 17, 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 COMMERCE
Is CITY OF COMMERCE water safe to drink?
CITY OF COMMERCE water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 48 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF COMMERCE detected?
34 contaminants were tested in CITY OF COMMERCE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF COMMERCE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF COMMERCE has 48 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MON, Other, TT. 18 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF COMMERCE serve?
CITY OF COMMERCE serves approximately 9,266 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF COMMERCE provide?
CITY OF COMMERCE 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 TX1160003.
How does CITY OF COMMERCE compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF COMMERCE 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.