Water Quality in AMARILLO, TX (79118)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 79118.

736

Total Violations

28

Health-Based

708

Monitoring / Reporting

598

Resolved

What does this mean?

598 of 736 violations have been resolved. 28 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 708 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 21 Population served: 3,198

Violations Detail (736 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 6, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 6, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 22, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 22, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 7, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 7, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 2, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 2, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(68)

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 6Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 6Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 22Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 22Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 7Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 7Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 2Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 23Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 23Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 7Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 2Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 2Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 27Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 26Active

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 9Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 5Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 5Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 5Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(117)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 6Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 28Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 21Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 16Active

How Does This Compare?

AMARILLO (79118) has 736 recorded violations, including 28 health-based. 138 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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