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La Feria, TX Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: City Of La Feria PWSID: TX0310003 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 1.60 ppb, 11% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was detected below the federal limit.

B

La Feria earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 1.60 ppb — 11% of the federal action level
PFAS detected below the federal limit
26 violations since 2015, 11 health-based
No violations currently open
La Feria's lead level vs. all Texas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.60 ppb — 11% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 53% of Texas utilities
Population Served
6746
~3454 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
26 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
11% of EPA action level
1.60 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.60 ppb, 11% 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
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2022 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2021 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2021 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2021 Unaddressed
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2020 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2020 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2020 Archived
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2019 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2019 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2019 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.112 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.114 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.098 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.128 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Archived
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.096 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.104 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Archived
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.094 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Archived
Coliform (TCR) MCL EXCEEDANCE — 5% of samples 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.084 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Archived
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

26 violations are on record since 2015, of which 11 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of La Feria
PWSID TX0310003
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 6,746
Service connections 3,454
Systems serving this area 4
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Feria tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 1.60 ppb, 11% of the action level.
Does La Feria water have PFAS? ▼
PFAS was detected but stayed below the federal limit.
Who supplies water to La Feria? ▼
City Of La Feria (PWSID TX0310003), one of 4 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-01-27. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should La Feria Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
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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