A94/100
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 15,546 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TX0790253
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY
Is CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY water safe to drink?
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR.
How many people does CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY serve?
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY serves approximately 15,546 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY provide?
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0790253.
How does CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY scores 94/100 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.