F8/100
CITY OF HENDERSON — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,666 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX2010001
Violations
68
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
4
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: December 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 HENDERSON
Is CITY OF HENDERSON water safe to drink?
CITY OF HENDERSON water receives a grade of F (8/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 68 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF HENDERSON detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF HENDERSON's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF HENDERSON have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF HENDERSON has 68 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF HENDERSON serve?
CITY OF HENDERSON serves approximately 14,666 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF HENDERSON provide?
CITY OF HENDERSON 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 TX2010001.
How does CITY OF HENDERSON compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF HENDERSON scores 8/100 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.