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CITY OF RUNGE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,482 people · Texas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1280003
Violations
43

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 1, 2025Rule: 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
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 31, 2023 – February 2, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 19, 2022 – February 2, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – June 22, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 30, 2022 – February 2, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – June 22, 2023Rule: 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 RUNGE

Is CITY OF RUNGE water safe to drink?

CITY OF RUNGE water receives a grade of D (33/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF RUNGE detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF RUNGE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CITY OF RUNGE have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF RUNGE has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF RUNGE serve?

CITY OF RUNGE serves approximately 1,482 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF RUNGE provide?

CITY OF RUNGE sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1280003.

How does CITY OF RUNGE compare to other utilities in Texas?

CITY OF RUNGE scores 33/100 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.