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Kempner, TX Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Kempner Wsc PWSID: TX1410028 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 9.26 ppb, 62% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

C

Kempner earns a C for water quality

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

Lead: 9.26 ppb — 62% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
14 violations since 2015, 9 health-based
No violations currently open
Kempner's lead level vs. all Texas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 9.26 ppb — 62% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 1% of Texas utilities
Population Served
1146
~5909 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
14 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
62% of EPA action level
9.26 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 9.26 ppb, 62% 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
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.086 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.066 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.082 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.061 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2018 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.111 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.107 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.109 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.113 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2015 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 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 9 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Kempner Wsc
PWSID TX1410028
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 1,146
Service connections 5,909
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kempner tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 9.26 ppb, 62% of the action level.
Does Kempner water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Kempner? ▼
Kempner Wsc (PWSID TX1410028). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-05-13. Inspectors recorded 1 significant deficiency.

What Should Kempner 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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