C47/100
CITY OF PALACIOS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,700 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1610004
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
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 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – April 22, 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 PALACIOS
Is CITY OF PALACIOS water safe to drink?
CITY OF PALACIOS water receives a grade of C (47/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF PALACIOS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF PALACIOS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF PALACIOS have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF PALACIOS has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF PALACIOS serve?
CITY OF PALACIOS serves approximately 4,700 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF PALACIOS provide?
CITY OF PALACIOS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1610004.
How does CITY OF PALACIOS compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF PALACIOS scores 47/100 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.