C47/100
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,662 people · Texas
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX0800001
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 MOUNT VERNON
Is CITY OF MOUNT VERNON water safe to drink?
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON water receives a grade of C (47/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 13 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF MOUNT VERNON detected?
28 contaminants were tested in CITY OF MOUNT VERNON's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF MOUNT VERNON have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF MOUNT VERNON has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF MOUNT VERNON serve?
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON serves approximately 2,662 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF MOUNT VERNON provide?
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX0800001.
How does CITY OF MOUNT VERNON compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON scores 47/100 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.