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CITY OF BAY CITY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 18,061 people · Texas

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1610001
Violations
23

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

7

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: August 23, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 22, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify 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: November 15, 2024 – March 21, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 2, 2024 – December 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 6, 2024 – June 20, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 BAY CITY

Is CITY OF BAY CITY water safe to drink?

CITY OF BAY CITY water receives a grade of D (22/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 23 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF BAY CITY detected?

66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BAY CITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF BAY CITY have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF BAY CITY has 23 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF BAY CITY serve?

CITY OF BAY CITY serves approximately 18,061 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF BAY CITY provide?

CITY OF BAY CITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1610001.

How does CITY OF BAY CITY compare to other utilities in Texas?

CITY OF BAY CITY scores 22/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.