When: August 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2024 – January 6, 2025Rule: 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, 2023 – July 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – February 10, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 TAFT
Is CITY OF TAFT water safe to drink?
CITY OF TAFT water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 22 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF TAFT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF TAFT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF TAFT have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF TAFT has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF TAFT serve?
CITY OF TAFT serves approximately 4,941 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF TAFT provide?
CITY OF TAFT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX2050007.
How does CITY OF TAFT compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF TAFT scores 59/100 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.