When: May 1, 2022 – October 4, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2021 – January 5, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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 TATUM
Is CITY OF TATUM water safe to drink?
CITY OF TATUM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 72 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF TATUM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF TATUM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF TATUM have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF TATUM has 72 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF TATUM serve?
CITY OF TATUM serves approximately 1,902 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF TATUM provide?
CITY OF TATUM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2010034.
How does CITY OF TATUM compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF TATUM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.