C41/100

WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,191 people · Texas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
TX0440001
Violations
16

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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 WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

Is WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM detected?

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

Does WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 10 are health-based violations.

How many people does WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?

WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,191 people, Texas.

What type of water does WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM provide?

WELLINGTON 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 TX0440001.

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

WELLINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM scores 41/100 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.