B70/100
RICHLAND SUD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,505 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TX2060012
Violations
26
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
4
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 1, 2025 – August 13, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – July 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 RICHLAND SUD
Is RICHLAND SUD water safe to drink?
RICHLAND SUD water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has RICHLAND SUD detected?
31 contaminants were tested in RICHLAND SUD's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does RICHLAND SUD have any EPA violations?
Yes, RICHLAND SUD has 26 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, RPT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does RICHLAND SUD serve?
RICHLAND SUD serves approximately 2,505 people, Texas.
What type of water does RICHLAND SUD provide?
RICHLAND SUD sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2060012.
How does RICHLAND SUD compare to other utilities in Texas?
RICHLAND SUD scores 70/100 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.