D25/100
CITY OF PALESTINE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 31,272 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX0010001
Violations
27
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
8
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
4
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 16, 2025 – March 18, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – November 6, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – October 18, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2021 – January 8, 2022Rule: 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 PALESTINE
Is CITY OF PALESTINE water safe to drink?
CITY OF PALESTINE water receives a grade of D (25/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 27 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF PALESTINE detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF PALESTINE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF PALESTINE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF PALESTINE has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, TT. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF PALESTINE serve?
CITY OF PALESTINE serves approximately 31,272 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF PALESTINE provide?
CITY OF PALESTINE sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX0010001.
How does CITY OF PALESTINE compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF PALESTINE scores 25/100 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.