Water Quality: Tyler, TX
11 water systems • 202,514 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Tyler is served by 11 public water systems with a combined service population of 202,514 people, and has 476 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 86 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Tyler's violation count is 124% above the national average for Texas. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Gross Alpha, Surface Water Treatment, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
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)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Tyler
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF TYLER | TX2120004 | Surface Water | 107,000 | 46 |
| SOUTHERN UTILITIES | TX2120063 | Surface Water | 69,735 | 7 |
| DEAN WSC | TX2120009 | Groundwater | 5,907 | 0 |
| JACKSON WSC | TX2120016 | Groundwater | 5,532 | 44 |
| SAND FLAT WSC | TX2120020 | Groundwater | 4,569 | 8 |
| HOLLY LAKE RANCH | TX2500012 | Groundwater | 3,540 | 233 |
| BIG EDDY | TX2120037 | Groundwater | 2,709 | 15 |
| EAST TEXAS MUD OF SMITH COUNTY | TX2120005 | Groundwater | 2,706 | 5 |
| SOUTHERN UTILITIES LAIRD HILL | TX2010018 | Groundwater | 453 | 2 |
| HEIGHTS WATER | TX2120051 | Groundwater | 306 | 98 |
| SHADY ACRES | TX2340064 | Groundwater | 57 | 18 |
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.