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CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,000 people · Texas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
TX0910009
Violations
39

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: April 1, 2025 – June 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 1, 2024 – March 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 2, 2024 – January 24, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2024 – October 10, 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, 2023 – October 10, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – September 5, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 30, 2022 – February 19, 2025Rule: 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 VAN ALSTYNE

Is CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE water safe to drink?

CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 39 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE detected?

31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE has 39 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other.

How many people does CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE serve?

CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE serves approximately 7,000 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE provide?

CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE 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 TX0910009.

How does CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE compare to other utilities in Texas?

CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE scores 58/100 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.