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CITY OF WOLFE CITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,398 people · Texas

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

TX1160005

Violations

142

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 11, 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: September 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 2, 2024Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: 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, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 19, 2023 – February 22, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: September 2, 2023 – February 9, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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, 2023 – January 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 19, 2022 – December 18, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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, 2022 – January 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – March 6, 2023Enforcement: 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, 2021 – January 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 WOLFE CITY

Is CITY OF WOLFE CITY water safe to drink?

CITY OF WOLFE CITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 142 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF WOLFE CITY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF WOLFE CITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CITY OF WOLFE CITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF WOLFE CITY has 142 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 24 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF WOLFE CITY serve?

CITY OF WOLFE CITY serves approximately 1,398 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF WOLFE CITY provide?

CITY OF WOLFE CITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1160005.

How does CITY OF WOLFE CITY compare to other utilities in Texas?

CITY OF WOLFE CITY 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.