D22/100
CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,910 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX2490005
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 11, 2025 – June 9, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: 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: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 31, 2021 – June 1, 2021Rule: 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 DECATUR WATER PLANT
Is CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT water safe to drink?
CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT water receives a grade of D (22/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 22 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MON. 14 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT serve?
CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT serves approximately 6,910 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT provide?
CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT 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 TX2490005.
How does CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF DECATUR WATER PLANT scores 22/100 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.