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GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 4,482 people · Texas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX0290007
Violations
23

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

13

Violations (last 5yr)

9

Unresolved

8

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 29, 2025 – May 20, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 21, 2024 – May 20, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 15, 2024 – February 27, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: December 26, 2023 – February 5, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM

Is GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (22/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 23 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM detected?

51 contaminants were tested in GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM serve?

GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 4,482 people, Texas.

What type of water does GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM provide?

GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM 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 TX0290007.

How does GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Texas?

GBRA CALHOUN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM scores 22/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.