When: July 4, 2021 – April 27, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – December 13, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 MCGREGOR
Is CITY OF MCGREGOR water safe to drink?
CITY OF MCGREGOR water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 48 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF MCGREGOR detected?
34 contaminants were tested in CITY OF MCGREGOR's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF MCGREGOR have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF MCGREGOR has 48 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, MR, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF MCGREGOR serve?
CITY OF MCGREGOR serves approximately 5,600 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF MCGREGOR provide?
CITY OF MCGREGOR 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 TX1550004.
How does CITY OF MCGREGOR compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF MCGREGOR scores 41/100 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.