B69/100

CITY OF DILLEY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,505 people · Texas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
TX0820001
Violations
20

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

2

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 1, 2025 – June 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 28, 2024 – June 12, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 2, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 14, 2024 – June 12, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: February 24, 2024 – May 8, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 24, 2023 – October 21, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence 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

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 DILLEY

Is CITY OF DILLEY water safe to drink?

CITY OF DILLEY water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has CITY OF DILLEY detected?

31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF DILLEY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF DILLEY have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF DILLEY has 20 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 DILLEY serve?

CITY OF DILLEY serves approximately 4,505 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF DILLEY provide?

CITY OF DILLEY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0820001.

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

CITY OF DILLEY scores 69/100 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.