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CITY OF HEMPSTEAD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,687 people · Texas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX2370001
Violations
32

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

3

Health-Related

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, 2024 – March 3, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 2, 2024 – September 19, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: 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: November 24, 2021 – May 23, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: October 28, 2021 – May 23, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: 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 HEMPSTEAD

Is CITY OF HEMPSTEAD water safe to drink?

CITY OF HEMPSTEAD water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 32 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF HEMPSTEAD detected?

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

Does CITY OF HEMPSTEAD have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF HEMPSTEAD has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 18 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF HEMPSTEAD serve?

CITY OF HEMPSTEAD serves approximately 6,687 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF HEMPSTEAD provide?

CITY OF HEMPSTEAD sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2370001.

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

CITY OF HEMPSTEAD 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.