B74/100
CITY OF MEMPHIS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,290 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX0960002
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025 – June 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: 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
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 MEMPHIS
Is CITY OF MEMPHIS water safe to drink?
CITY OF MEMPHIS water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 27 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF MEMPHIS detected?
27 contaminants were tested in CITY OF MEMPHIS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF MEMPHIS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF MEMPHIS has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, RPT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF MEMPHIS serve?
CITY OF MEMPHIS serves approximately 2,290 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF MEMPHIS provide?
CITY OF MEMPHIS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0960002.
How does CITY OF MEMPHIS compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF MEMPHIS scores 74/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.