Water Quality: Granbury, TX
8 water systems • 23,093 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Granbury is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 23,093 people, and has 1,092 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 19 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Granbury's violation count is 414% above the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chromium, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Hexavalent chromium (Cr-VI) is a known human carcinogen linked to lung and stomach cancers.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, industrial pollution, electroplating discharge
EPA limit: 0.1 mg/L total chromium
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Granbury
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTON MUD | TX1110007 | Surface Water | 20,458 | 308 |
| SKY HARBOUR WSC | TX1110016 | Groundwater | 1,248 | 39 |
| MESA GRANDE WSC | TX1110018 | Groundwater | 453 | 563 |
| MOORELAND WATER COMPANY | TX1110006 | Groundwater | 414 | 104 |
| HAPPY HILL FARM ACADEMY | TX2130009 | Groundwater | 238 | 26 |
| LGRVR WSC | TX1110114 | Groundwater | 150 | 9 |
| RAIN WSC | TX1110037 | Groundwater | 132 | 28 |
| BRAZOS REGIONAL PUA SURFACE WATER ADVANC | TX1110100 | Surface Water | 0 | 15 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.