F0/100
FORT HANCOCK WCID — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,800 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1150005
Violations
44
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025 – May 7, 2025Rule: 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, 2024 – February 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify 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 FORT HANCOCK WCID
Is FORT HANCOCK WCID water safe to drink?
FORT HANCOCK WCID water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 44 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FORT HANCOCK WCID detected?
1 contaminants were tested in FORT HANCOCK WCID's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FORT HANCOCK WCID have any EPA violations?
Yes, FORT HANCOCK WCID has 44 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 31 are health-based violations.
How many people does FORT HANCOCK WCID serve?
FORT HANCOCK WCID serves approximately 1,800 people, Texas.
What type of water does FORT HANCOCK WCID provide?
FORT HANCOCK WCID sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1150005.
How does FORT HANCOCK WCID compare to other utilities in Texas?
FORT HANCOCK WCID 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.