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Henderson County, TX Water Quality

Water quality data for 18 public water systems serving Henderson County, Texas — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 18 water systems · 20 cities
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Excellent — All Systems Performing Well

Water quality across the county is outstanding with minimal violations and very low lead levels.

A

Henderson County Earns a A

Henderson County: 20 communities across 18 water systems. 90.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 1.90 ppb
  • 5 communities with a lead detection, 15 reporting none detected
  • 0 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 90.0% of communities have no open violations
1.9 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
18
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
90%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Chandler
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Tool
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Malakoff
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Seven Points
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Sunrise Shores
    Not detected
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Star Harbor
    Not detected
    1 violation currently open
    D
  • Eustace
    Not detected
    1 violation currently open
    C
  • Athens
    4.28 ppb
    5 health-based violations since 2015
    B
  • Gun Barrel City
    Not detected
    5 health-based violations since 2015
    B
  • Trinidad
    Not detected
    17 health-based violations since 2015
    B
County Lead Level — Median 1.9 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 1.9 ppb — 12.7% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
5
No Data
15

All Cities in Henderson County

Athens 4.28 ppb B
Gun Barrel City Not detected B
Chandler Not detected B
Tool Not detected A
Malakoff Not detected B
Seven Points Not detected A
Brownsboro Not detected B
Eustace Not detected C
Trinidad Not detected B
Berryville Not detected B
Log Cabin Not detected B
Sunrise Shores Not detected B
Payne Springs 0.84 ppb A
Murchison Not detected B
Star Harbor Not detected D
Enchanted Oaks 0.84 ppb A
Poynor 2.45 ppb B
Coffee City Not detected B
Moore Station Not detected B
Caney City 1.90 ppb B
Showing 20 cities
No active violations Active violations

About Henderson County Drinking Water

Henderson County is served by 18 water systems covering 20 communities. 90% have no open violations.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 5 recorded a detection, with a median of 1.90 ppb — 13% of the federal action level. 15 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

No community here has PFAS above the federal limit on record. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson County tap water safe to drink?▼
90% of communities have no open violation. No community has PFAS above the federal limit on record.
What is the lead level in Henderson County?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 1.90 ppb, 13% of the 15 ppb action level. 15 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Henderson County?▼
18 community water systems serve 20 communities here.
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