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Kermit, TX Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: City Of Kermit PWSID: TX2480001 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead is 1.05 ppb, 7% of the action level. No PFAS was detected.

D

Kermit earns a D for water quality

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

Lead: 1.05 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
19 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
1 violation currently open
Kermit's lead level vs. all Texas community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.05 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 78% of Texas utilities
Population Served
6267
~3108 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
1
1 open of 19 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
7% of EPA action level
1.05 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.05 ppb, 7% 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
Public Notice OTHER — — 2026 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2024 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2023 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2023 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2023 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2022 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2022 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2019 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

1 violation remains open, out of 19 recorded since 2015 (1 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of Kermit
PWSID TX2480001
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 6,267
Service connections 3,108
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kermit tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 1.05 ppb, 7% of the action level.
Does Kermit water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Kermit? ▼
City Of Kermit (PWSID TX2480001). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-01-02. Inspectors recorded 2 significant deficiencies.

What Should Kermit 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
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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