Commerce Water Quality

Texas

Health Violations

The tap water in Commerce, Texas is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 19,067 people. 46 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
19,067
Population Served
46
Total Violations
46
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Commerce, Texas is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 19,067 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Commerce shows 46 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 46 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 8000, 1041, 0300, 2950 and 1 others. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Texas drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CITY OF COMMERCE 9,266 34 Health
NORTH HUNT SUD 4,836 11 Health
EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY 4,350 0 Clean
MALOY WSC 615 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
8000 2023-09-02
8000 2023-09-02
8000 2023-09-02
1041 2022-10-01
1041 2022-10-01
1041 2022-10-01
1041 2022-10-01
0300 2022-07-01
0300 2022-07-01
0300 2022-07-01
0300 2022-07-01
0300 2022-07-01
0300 2022-07-01
0300 2022-07-01
0300 2022-07-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-07-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-04-01
2950 2016-04-01
2950 2016-04-01
2456 2016-01-01
2456 2016-01-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2015-10-01
2950 2015-10-01
2456 2015-10-01
2456 2015-10-01
1041 2014-07-01
1041 2014-07-01
1041 2013-04-01
1041 2013-04-01

TRI Facilities in Commerce

Facility Total Releases
Hydro Aluminum 8.9K lbs
Aladdin Manufacturing Carpet Cushion - Commerce Tx 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Commerce, Texas water safe to drink?
Commerce is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 19,067 people. 46 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Commerce have?
Commerce water systems have a total of 46 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 46 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Commerce water?
Health-based violations for Commerce water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 8000, 1041, 0300, 2950 and 1 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Commerce?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Commerce, Texas, collectively covering approximately 19,067 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Commerce get its drinking water?
Commerce's water supply comes from 4 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Commerce?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Commerce, Texas, reporting a combined 8.9K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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