C58/100
CITY OF VAN HORN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,063 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX0550001
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: June 30, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – August 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – August 14, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2023 – February 22, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – December 20, 2023Enforcement: 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 VAN HORN
Is CITY OF VAN HORN water safe to drink?
CITY OF VAN HORN water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF VAN HORN detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF VAN HORN's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF VAN HORN have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF VAN HORN has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF VAN HORN serve?
CITY OF VAN HORN serves approximately 2,063 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF VAN HORN provide?
CITY OF VAN HORN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX0550001.
How does CITY OF VAN HORN compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF VAN HORN scores 58/100 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.