A82/100
CITY OF ORE CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,509 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX2300003
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 16, 2022Rule: 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 ORE CITY
Is CITY OF ORE CITY water safe to drink?
CITY OF ORE CITY water receives a grade of A (82/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF ORE CITY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF ORE CITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF ORE CITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF ORE CITY has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF ORE CITY serve?
CITY OF ORE CITY serves approximately 1,509 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF ORE CITY provide?
CITY OF ORE CITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2300003.
How does CITY OF ORE CITY compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF ORE CITY scores 82/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.