Texas Drinking Water
Note: The external links to state web sites and contacts may not be accurate at this time, we are currently reviewing this information. Please check back with us for the updates on these pages.
Drinking water suppliers now provide reports (sometimes called consumer confidence reports) that tell where drinking water comes from, and what contaminants may be in it.
Envirofacts data on TexasIf your drinking water comes from a private well, you are responsible for your water's safety. EPA rules do not apply to private wells (although some state rules do), but EPA recommends that well owners have their water tested annually. Contact your state to get a list of certified commercial laboratories that test drinking water.
To find out about the watershed that supplies your drinking water and how to protect it, click here. If your water comes from a ground water source, read about your state's ground water quality.[broken link]
Water Supply Division (MC-155)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
512-239-4691
Texas' source water program
Public Drinking Water Section (MC-155)
Water Supply Division
Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
512-239-4691
Each state produces an annual report on trends among its drinking water systems. Texas' report is not online, but read EPA's national summary to learn how to get a copy.
States can use funds that the EPA makes available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program to help their water suppliers improve drinking water quality. Find out more about Texas' program.
The water you drink
Drinking water suppliers now provide reports (sometimes called consumer confidence reports) that tell where drinking water comes from, and what contaminants may be in it.
- Read your water quality report if it is online, or
- contact your water supplier to get a copy.
Envirofacts data on TexasIf your drinking water comes from a private well, you are responsible for your water's safety. EPA rules do not apply to private wells (although some state rules do), but EPA recommends that well owners have their water tested annually. Contact your state to get a list of certified commercial laboratories that test drinking water.
Where does drinking water come from?
To find out about the watershed that supplies your drinking water and how to protect it, click here. If your water comes from a ground water source, read about your state's ground water quality.[broken link]
State drinking water offices
Texas' drinking water program Water Supply Division (MC-155)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
512-239-4691
Texas' source water program
Public Drinking Water Section (MC-155)
Water Supply Division
Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality
P.O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
512-239-4691
Compliance trends
Each state produces an annual report on trends among its drinking water systems. Texas' report is not online, but read EPA's national summary to learn how to get a copy.
Funds for safer water
States can use funds that the EPA makes available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program to help their water suppliers improve drinking water quality. Find out more about Texas' program.
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