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Megargel, TX Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Megargel, TX — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Megargel's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: City Of Megargel PWSID: TX0050012 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 6.00 ppb, 40% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS has never been sampled at this system.

B

Megargel earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations and lead, with state inspection findings. PFAS not tested.

Lead: 6.00 ppb — 40% of the federal action level
PFAS never sampled at this system
24 violations since 2015, 19 health-based
No violations currently open
Megargel's lead level vs. all Texas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 6.00 ppb — 40% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 4% of Texas utilities
Population Served
174
~139 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Purchased groundwater from another system — SDWIS source code GWP
Active Violations
0
24 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
40% of EPA action level
6.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 6.00 ppb, 40% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2019 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.095 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.138 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.09 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.181 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.216 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.112 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.237 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.104 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.079 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.223 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.223 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.076 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.066 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.204 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.063 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.179 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.179 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.2 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

24 violations are on record since 2015, of which 19 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of Megargel
PWSID TX0050012
Water source Groundwater — Purchased groundwater from another system — SDWIS source code GWP
Population served 174
Service connections 139
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megargel tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 6.00 ppb, 40% of the action level.
Does Megargel water have PFAS? ▼
This system has never been sampled for PFAS. EPA's national monitoring covered systems serving 3,300 people or more, so no results exist — which is not evidence that none is present.
Who supplies water to Megargel? ▼
City Of Megargel (PWSID TX0050012), one of 2 systems serving this area. Groundwater. Purchased groundwater from another system — SDWIS source code GWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-01-14. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Megargel Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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