Water Quality: Gainesville, TX
5 water systems • 26,645 people served
Multiple Health Violations86
Total Violations
12
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
26,645
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Gainesville has 12 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Stage 2 DBP, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 86 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 26,645 people.
Contaminants Found
Stage 2 DBP
TTHM
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Gainesville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GAINESVILLE | TX0490001 | Surface Water | 18,107 | 13 |
| WOODBINE SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | TX0490018 | Groundwater | 7,689 | 2 |
| OAK RIDGE WATER SYSTEM | TX0490021 | Groundwater | 468 | 18 |
| MOSS LAKE WSC | TX0490017 | Groundwater | 219 | 23 |
| WALNUT BEND ISD | TX0490040 | Groundwater | 162 | 30 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.