A93/100
CITY OF SCHERTZ — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 41,948 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX0940003
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – September 5, 2023Enforcement: 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 SCHERTZ
Is CITY OF SCHERTZ water safe to drink?
CITY OF SCHERTZ water receives a grade of A (93/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF SCHERTZ detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF SCHERTZ's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF SCHERTZ have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF SCHERTZ has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does CITY OF SCHERTZ serve?
CITY OF SCHERTZ serves approximately 41,948 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF SCHERTZ provide?
CITY OF SCHERTZ sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0940003.
How does CITY OF SCHERTZ compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF SCHERTZ scores 93/100 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.