B76/100
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,072 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
TX0840030
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
3
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 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 – 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
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – August 27, 2024Enforcement: 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 JAMAICA BEACH
Is CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH water safe to drink?
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH serve?
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH serves approximately 1,072 people, Texas.
What type of water does CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH provide?
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX0840030.
How does CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH compare to other utilities in Texas?
CITY OF JAMAICA BEACH scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.