A86/100
CITY OF RUSK — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,602 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX0370003
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
3
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 19, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 16, 2021 – August 23, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 RUSK
Is CITY OF RUSK water safe to drink?
CITY OF RUSK water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF RUSK detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF RUSK's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF RUSK have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF RUSK has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF RUSK serve?
CITY OF RUSK serves approximately 5,602 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF RUSK provide?
CITY OF RUSK sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0370003.
How does CITY OF RUSK compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF RUSK scores 86/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.