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CITY OF HUNTINGTON — Water Quality Report 2026

Q: Is CITY OF HUNTINGTON water safe to drink?

CITY OF HUNTINGTON water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 129 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

Q: What contaminants has CITY OF HUNTINGTON detected?

2 contaminants were tested in CITY OF HUNTINGTON's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Q: Does CITY OF HUNTINGTON have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF HUNTINGTON has 129 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 32 are health-based violations.

Q: How many people does CITY OF HUNTINGTON serve?

CITY OF HUNTINGTON serves approximately 2,014 people, Texas.

Q: What type of water does CITY OF HUNTINGTON provide?

CITY OF HUNTINGTON sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0030002.

Q: How does CITY OF HUNTINGTON compare to other utilities in Texas?

CITY OF HUNTINGTON 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.

Serving 2,014 people · Texas

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

TX0030002

Violations

129

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Copper (90th percentile)	1.64 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	1.30 mg/L	Over Limit
Lead (90th percentile)	< 0.001 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 11, 2023 – November 6, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 21, 2022 – September 14, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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: July 7, 2022 – August 22, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: April 13, 2022 – August 29, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 24, 2022 – May 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 21, 2022 – May 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 21, 2022 – May 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 22, 2021 – May 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 12, 2021 – May 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 10, 2021 – May 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 23, 2021 – May 2, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 23, 2021 – May 2, 2022Rule: 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 HUNTINGTON

Is CITY OF HUNTINGTON water safe to drink?

CITY OF HUNTINGTON water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 129 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF HUNTINGTON detected?

2 contaminants were tested in CITY OF HUNTINGTON's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF HUNTINGTON have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF HUNTINGTON has 129 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 32 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF HUNTINGTON serve?

CITY OF HUNTINGTON serves approximately 2,014 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF HUNTINGTON provide?

CITY OF HUNTINGTON sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0030002.

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

CITY OF HUNTINGTON 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.