When: March 21, 2022 – May 10, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: November 17, 2021 – February 3, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
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 TIMPSON
Is CITY OF TIMPSON water safe to drink?
CITY OF TIMPSON water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 67 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF TIMPSON detected?
2 contaminants were tested in CITY OF TIMPSON's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF TIMPSON have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF TIMPSON has 67 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, RPT, TT. 47 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF TIMPSON serve?
CITY OF TIMPSON serves approximately 1,549 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF TIMPSON provide?
CITY OF TIMPSON sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2100003.
How does CITY OF TIMPSON compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF TIMPSON scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.