C46/100
CITY OF KNOX CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,037 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX1380002
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025 – August 19, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 – June 19, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – June 19, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: 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 KNOX CITY
Is CITY OF KNOX CITY water safe to drink?
CITY OF KNOX CITY water receives a grade of C (46/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF KNOX CITY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF KNOX CITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF KNOX CITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF KNOX CITY has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF KNOX CITY serve?
CITY OF KNOX CITY serves approximately 1,037 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF KNOX CITY provide?
CITY OF KNOX CITY sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX1380002.
How does CITY OF KNOX CITY compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF KNOX CITY scores 46/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.