B77/100
PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 26,388 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1700068
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Is PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 26,388 people, Texas.
What type of water does PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1700068.
How does PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Texas?
PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT scores 77/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.