F0/100
COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,200 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NM3523016
Violations
77
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Violation related to Turbidity
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: August 11, 2023 – September 29, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 3, 2023 – June 28, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 3, 2023 – June 16, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM
Is COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 77 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM has 77 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 46 are health-based violations.
How many people does COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM serve?
COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,200 people, Texas. The system provides water to 1 community: Columbus.
What type of water does COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM provide?
COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3523016.
How does COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Texas?
COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM 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.