Public water system record
City of Idalou
Serves Idalou, Lubbock County, TX · 2,250 people served
Federal records show 31 health-based violations and 11 monitoring/reporting issues for City of Idalou in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a 1,1-Dichloroethylene violation that EPA lists as archived, not resolved.
System profile
Source water
Groundwater
ZIP
79329
EPA system ID
TX1520001
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 31
- Resolved
- 2
- Unresolved
- 0
- Archived by EPA
- 29
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 11
Key facts
- City of Idalou draws water from 4 wells.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: 1,1-Dichloroethylene, 0.015 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (2.1 times the limit), 2019.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order with a penalty by Texas, April 2020.
- Record on file since 1978, with 40 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 4 unknown out of 1,036 service lines.
Check whether City of Idalou serves your address
Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
310 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.008 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
310 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.008 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
310 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
Treatment technique failure
|
350 | Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved | No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Jul 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Apr 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.01 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.008 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
310 | Jul 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.01 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.01 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Jul 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
310 | Apr 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
310 | Jul 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
310 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.01 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.014 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (2 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.015 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
310 | Jul 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
310 | Apr 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.008 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
310 | Oct 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.008 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
310 | Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 29, 2025 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 15, 2025 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 | Resolved |
|
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
RPT
|
Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 13, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Mar 16, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 28, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 28, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 29, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 15, 2019 | Resolved |
Full record since 1978
EPA's records for City of Idalou go back to 1978. Before October 19, 2016 they list 40 health-based violations (31 resolved, 9 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 29 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 0 |
| 1980s | 1 | 0 |
| 1990s | 9 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 22 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 28 | 7 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020s | 25 | 10 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: 1,1-Dichloroethylene, began July 2016, Resolved.
Show all 40 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.009 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.014 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.014 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.014 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.015 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2014 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.013 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.008 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.012 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.01055 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.01 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 10, 1999 | Archived |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 1998 | Archived |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 1998 | Archived |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 1998 | Archived |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 1997 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 1996 | Resolved |
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.011 mg/L, federal limit 0.007 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 1996 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Feb 3, 1984 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 6, 1978 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 6, 1978 | Archived |
Enforcement actions
Texas regulators and EPA took 4 formal enforcement actions against City of Idalou between 1997 and 2020, filed as 6 records in EPA's data. The most recent was a compliance order with a penalty in April 2020.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Texas | Compliance order with a penalty | 25 violations (25 health-based): 1,1-Dichloroethylene |
| Jun 8, 2013 | Texas | Compliance order with a penalty | 19 violations (17 health-based): 1,1-Dichloroethylene, Public Notice |
| Dec 11, 2012 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 23 violations (11 health-based): Arsenic |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Texas | Signed compliance agreement | 3 violations (3 health-based): 1,1-Dichloroethylene |
What the violations mean
1,1-Dichloroethylene
30 incidentsTest results for 1,1-Dichloroethylene were above the federal limit (a maximum contaminant level violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
1 incidentThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about this violation.
Where the water comes from
City of Idalou draws water from 4 wells.
Annual water quality report
City of Idalou must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Texas.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells