A80/100
ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 15,300 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX0680235
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: January 10, 2024 – March 4, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2023 – May 8, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – November 14, 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, 2022 – January 5, 2024Rule: 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 ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT
Is ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON.
How many people does ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 15,300 people, Texas.
What type of water does ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT 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 TX0680235.
How does ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Texas?
ECTOR COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.