D28/100
CITY OF ORANGE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 19,300 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1810004
Violations
36
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025 – June 7, 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 – August 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – August 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 2, 2024 – September 13, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: October 10, 2021 – November 16, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: August 23, 2021 – June 7, 2025Rule: 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 ORANGE
Is CITY OF ORANGE water safe to drink?
CITY OF ORANGE water receives a grade of D (28/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 36 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF ORANGE detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF ORANGE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF ORANGE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF ORANGE has 36 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 ORANGE serve?
CITY OF ORANGE serves approximately 19,300 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF ORANGE provide?
CITY OF ORANGE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1810004.
How does CITY OF ORANGE compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF ORANGE scores 28/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.