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HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 16,048 people · Texas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX0590001
Violations
31

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 26, 2024 – May 7, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 27, 2024 – 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: January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 21, 2022 – 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: July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 24, 2022 – May 7, 2025Rule: 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 HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

Is HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 31 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM detected?

66 contaminants were tested in HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 31 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?

HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 16,048 people, Texas.

What type of water does HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM provide?

HEREFORD 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 TX0590001.

How does HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Texas?

HEREFORD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM scores 38/100 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.