C40/100
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,653 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1850003
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – July 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – July 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 2, 2024 – September 12, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: 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 FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
Is FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (40/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 20 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM detected?
51 contaminants were tested in FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 4,653 people, Texas.
What type of water does FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM provide?
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1850003.
How does FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Texas?
FRIONA MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM scores 40/100 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.