Water Quality: Columbus, TX
5 water systems • 4,885 people served
Multiple Health Violations129
Total Violations
7
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
4,885
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Columbus has 7 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli, Gross Alpha, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 129 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 4,885 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
Gross Alpha
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Columbus
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF COLUMBUS | TX0450001 | Groundwater | 3,739 | 12 |
| GLIDDEN FWSD 1 | TX0450021 | Groundwater | 855 | 11 |
| LAZY RIVER MOBILE HOME PARK | TX0450052 | Groundwater | 159 | 78 |
| BARTEN WSC | TX0450022 | Groundwater | 72 | 22 |
| HAPPY OAKS | TX0450064 | Groundwater | 60 | 6 |
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.
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.