The source of drinking water for the City of Temple is surface water which comes from the Leon River, south of Lake Belton and is located within the Brazos River Basin. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality conducted a thorough analysis of the source water for Temple and results indicate that some of the water sources can be susceptible to certain types of contaminants.

A 2014 water quality report shows that the City of Temple received the highest grade possible from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Even though there were no failing levels of contaminants, trace concentrations of nineteen different contaminants were found in the drinking water for Temple, TX. The contaminants included various by-products of water disinfection as well as copper, lead, sulfate and sodium. These contaminants are generally caused by the erosion of natural stores of minerals as well as the erosion of underground plumbing. Aqua Pure whole home water filtration helps to reduce or eliminate the presence of these harmful contaminants to leave your water clear, clean and safe.