D39/100
CITY OF GATESVILLE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,135 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX0500002
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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
Failed to complete routine monitoring
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: June 11, 2022 – March 3, 2023Rule: 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 GATESVILLE
Is CITY OF GATESVILLE water safe to drink?
CITY OF GATESVILLE water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF GATESVILLE detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF GATESVILLE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF GATESVILLE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF GATESVILLE has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MON, MR, Other. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF GATESVILLE serve?
CITY OF GATESVILLE serves approximately 16,135 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF GATESVILLE provide?
CITY OF GATESVILLE 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 TX0500002.
How does CITY OF GATESVILLE compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF GATESVILLE scores 39/100 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.