01The verdict: is Kileen water safe?
Based on EPA testing data, Kileen's tap water is generally safe to drink. The water system earned a grade of A (90/100), meeting federal drinking water standards across key contaminant categories. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 594 residents using surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs).
Nothing over a legal limit
Every contaminant measured in Kileen's water is within its EPA limit, and no violations are unresolved.
See the testing ↓Monitoring is on schedule
The system is meeting its EPA monitoring and reporting requirements — testing is happening when it should.
See the score ↓3 violations in the last five years
Recent compliance history is the best predictor of future problems — the year-by-year record is below.
See the record ↓Kileen's drinking water received a grade of A (90 out of 100), indicating excellent water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 594 residents using purchased surface water.
Lead data is not currently available for this system. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program. The system has 3 violations on record, including 0 health-based violations. All violations have been resolved.
Kileen ranks #37 out of 1067 cities in Texas for water quality, placing it one of the best in the state. The city draws from surface water sources, which are more susceptible to seasonal runoff and agricultural contamination, requiring extensive multi-barrier treatment including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. As a small community water system, Kileen may have fewer resources for advanced treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades compared to larger utilities.
02What's in Kileen's water
Every contaminant flagged in Kileen, on one shared scale: distance to its own legal limit. The red line is the limit — anything past it is out of compliance, and the closer a bar gets, the less headroom the system has.
No contaminants were measured above screening thresholds in the most recent EPA sampling data for this system. The full testing table below lists everything checked.
Full contaminants report
No contaminant data available for this city.
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03Kileen's ten-year track record
Each box is one year. A green check means no EPA violations; a numbered badge counts that year's violations — red if any were health-based, amber if they were monitoring or paperwork issues. The system has 3 violations on record, including 0 health-based violations. All violations have been resolved.
9 of the last ten years were clean. The numbered years had EPA violations — red when any were health-based, amber when they were paperwork or missed-testing issues.
04Where Kileen's water comes from
Kileen's drinking water comes primarily from surface water sources such as rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Purchased Surface Water
Rivers, lakes, or reservoirs — more exposed to runoff, agriculture, and seasonal swings than groundwater.
Wholesale supplier
Multi-barrier treatment: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA standards.
1 system
1 water system, operated under private ownership.
594 people
Residents served across Kileen's service area.
Surface water systems require multi-stage treatment including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to meet EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. These sources can be impacted by seasonal changes, stormwater runoff, upstream agriculture, and industrial discharge. The system is operated by private ownership and serves approximately 594 people through 1 water system.
| System name | PWSID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| STONEGATE MOBILE ESTATES | TX0140177 | 594 | Purchased Surface Water |
05How Kileen compares
Scores for nearby Texas cities on one line, with the average marked.
dashed line = Texas average (46/100)
Kileen scores 90/100 — above the Texas average of 46/100. It outscores 10 of 10 nearby cities. Full Texas rankings →
27.8 / 100FSan Antonio, TX
33.1 / 100FAustin, TX
31.2 / 100FDallas, TX
36.2 / 100FFort Worth, TX
34.5 / 100FEl Paso, TX
35.8 / 100
Compare all cities in the county — grades, violations, and contaminant data side by side.→
06What to do at home
Steps matched to what testing actually found in Kileen's water — not generic advice.
A basic carbon filter still helps
Kileen's water meets federal standards, but a simple carbon filter improves taste and adds a margin of safety against short-term issues.
Compare tested filters →Read your utility's annual report
Every utility must publish a yearly Consumer Confidence Report with its own testing results. It pairs well with the independent data on this page.
How to read a CCR →Watch for Kileen alerts
We refresh EPA data monthly and surface new violations, advisories, and boil-water notices for your county on this page.
All water alerts →Frequently asked questions
Is Kileen, TX tap water safe to drink?
Kileen's water quality earned a grade of A (90/100). The water generally meets EPA standards and is considered safe for consumption. The city ranks #37 out of 1067 cities tested in Texas.
What contaminants are in Kileen's water?
3 violations are on record.
How is Kileen's water quality grade calculated?
The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.
Do I need a water filter in Kileen?
Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.
Where does Kileen's water come from?
Kileen's water is sourced from Purchased surface water. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 594 residents.
How does Kileen's water compare to other cities?
Kileen ranks #37 out of 1067 cities in Texas (better than 97% of state cities) and #2474 out of 15382 cities nationally (84th percentile). The grade of A reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.
Does Kileen's small water system affect quality?
Kileen's system serves approximately 594 residents. Small community water systems (under 3,300 people) may have fewer financial resources for infrastructure upgrades and advanced treatment technologies. However, they are held to the same EPA drinking water standards as larger systems. This system has 3 violations on record.