Denison Water Quality

Texas

Health Violations

The tap water in Denison, Texas is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 34,254 people. 10 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

6
Water Systems
34,254
Population Served
10
Total Violations
10
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Denison, Texas is delivered through 6 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 34,254 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Denison shows 10 total violations across all 6 systems, of which 10 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5000, 2950. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Texas drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CITY OF DENISON 27,500 0 Clean
OAK RIDGE SOUTH GALE WSC 3,153 0 Clean
STARR WSC 3,100 0 Clean
THOMPSON HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM 414 0 Clean
MUNSON POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 87 10 Health
GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY 0 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5000 2024-01-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
5000 2016-01-01
5000 2016-01-01
5000 2015-07-01
5000 2015-07-01
5000 2015-07-01
5000 2015-06-30
5000 2015-06-30

TRI Facilities in Denison

Facility Total Releases
Florestone LLC 36.5K lbs
Denison Industries 32.6K lbs
Aaar Denison I 12.4K lbs
Aaar Denison II 1.3K lbs
Rk Hall - Materials & Asphalt Plant - Denison 16 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denison, Texas water safe to drink?
Denison is served by 6 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 34,254 people. 10 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Denison have?
Denison water systems have a total of 10 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 10 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Denison water?
Health-based violations for Denison water systems include the following contaminants: 5000, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Denison?
6 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Denison, Texas, collectively covering approximately 34,254 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Denison get its drinking water?
Denison's water supply comes from 6 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Denison?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Denison, Texas, reporting a combined 82.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial