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TDCJ PACK UNIT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,597 people · Texas

Water Source

Groundwater

County

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System ID

TX0930034

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Lead (90th percentile)	0.002 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Verify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 15, 2025 – April 24, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 5, 2024 – February 20, 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 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

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, 2024 – May 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 8, 2023 – February 21, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 21, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: 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 TDCJ PACK UNIT

Is TDCJ PACK UNIT water safe to drink?

TDCJ PACK UNIT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 76 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TDCJ PACK UNIT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in TDCJ PACK UNIT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TDCJ PACK UNIT have any EPA violations?

Yes, TDCJ PACK UNIT has 76 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 55 are health-based violations.

How many people does TDCJ PACK UNIT serve?

TDCJ PACK UNIT serves approximately 1,597 people, Texas.

What type of water does TDCJ PACK UNIT provide?

TDCJ PACK UNIT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0930034.

How does TDCJ PACK UNIT compare to other utilities in Texas?

TDCJ PACK UNIT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.