C48/100
CITY OF MERKEL — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,494 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX2210002
Violations
24
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF MERKEL
Is CITY OF MERKEL water safe to drink?
CITY OF MERKEL water receives a grade of C (48/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 24 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF MERKEL detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF MERKEL's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF MERKEL have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF MERKEL has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF MERKEL serve?
CITY OF MERKEL serves approximately 2,494 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF MERKEL provide?
CITY OF MERKEL sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX2210002.
How does CITY OF MERKEL compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF MERKEL scores 48/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.