Malakoff Water Quality

Texas

Health Violations

The tap water in Malakoff, Texas is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 4,158 people. 37 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
4,158
Population Served
37
Total Violations
37
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Malakoff, Texas is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 4,158 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 Malakoff shows 37 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 37 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 2456, 0300, 8000, 5200, 0200 and 1 others. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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 MALAKOFF 3,039 0 Clean
CITY OF STAR HARBOR 1,119 37 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
2456 2025-07-01
2456 2025-07-01
2456 2025-04-01
0300 2025-02-01
0300 2025-02-01
8000 2025-01-18
2456 2025-01-01
2456 2025-01-01
5200 2024-10-17
2456 2024-10-01
2456 2024-10-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
0200 2021-07-01
0200 2021-07-01
0200 2021-07-01
2456 2017-04-01
2456 2017-04-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2456 2016-07-01
2456 2016-07-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-01-01
2456 2016-01-01

TRI Facilities in Malakoff

Facility Total Releases
Acme Brick Co Texas Clay 356.3K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malakoff, Texas water safe to drink?
Malakoff is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 4,158 people. 37 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 Malakoff have?
Malakoff water systems have a total of 37 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 37 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Malakoff water?
Health-based violations for Malakoff water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 0300, 8000, 5200, 0200 and 1 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Malakoff?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Malakoff, Texas, collectively covering approximately 4,158 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Malakoff get its drinking water?
Malakoff's water supply comes from 2 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 Malakoff?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Malakoff, Texas, reporting a combined 356.3K 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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