F0/100
CITY OF VERNON — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,002 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX2440001
Violations
66
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: December 1, 2024 – January 25, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – April 22, 2025Rule: 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, 2023 – September 13, 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 VERNON
Is CITY OF VERNON water safe to drink?
CITY OF VERNON water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 66 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF VERNON detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF VERNON's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF VERNON have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF VERNON has 66 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 61 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF VERNON serve?
CITY OF VERNON serves approximately 11,002 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF VERNON provide?
CITY OF VERNON sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX2440001.
How does CITY OF VERNON compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF VERNON 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.