C54/100
LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 59,049 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
TX0710154
Violations
38
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: December 19, 2022 – February 27, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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, 2021 – January 13, 2022Rule: 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 LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Is LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (54/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 38 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT has 38 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serve?
LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 59,049 people, Texas.
What type of water does LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT provide?
LOWER VALLEY WATER 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 TX0710154.
How does LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Texas?
LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT scores 54/100 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.