States ›Texas ›Colorado County ›Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake, TX Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: City Of Eagle Lake PWSID: TX0450002 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 10.60 ppb, 71% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was sampled but not enough times for a compliance determination.

B

Eagle Lake earns a B for water quality

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

Lead: 10.60 ppb — 71% of the federal action level
PFAS sampled, too few results to judge
14 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Eagle Lake's lead level vs. all Texas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 10.60 ppb — 71% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 1% of Texas utilities
Population Served
3429
~1485 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
0
14 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
71% of EPA action level
10.60 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 10.60 ppb, 71% 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 2025 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2025 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
E. COLI MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0 2023 Unaddressed
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2017 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2016 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2016 Resolved
Coliform (TCR) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 5% of samples 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

14 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of Eagle Lake
PWSID TX0450002
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 3,429
Service connections 1,485
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagle Lake tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 10.60 ppb, 71% of the action level.
Does Eagle Lake water have PFAS? ▼
It was sampled, but no sampling point had enough results for a compliance determination.
Who supplies water to Eagle Lake? ▼
City Of Eagle Lake (PWSID TX0450002). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-11-08. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Eagle Lake 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.

Nearby Cities in Texas

Columbus, Tx Tap Water Quality 2026 Colorado Weimar, Tx Tap Water Quality 2026 Colorado Glidden, Tx Tap Water Quality 2026 Colorado Garwood, Tx Tap Water Quality 2026 Colorado Sheridan, Tx Tap Water Quality 2026 Colorado Rock Island, Tx Tap Water Quality 2026 Colorado