F0/100

CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,458 people · Texas

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

TX2490017

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – August 8, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 1, 2025 – May 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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 – June 4, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – June 4, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

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: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: March 31, 2024 – May 28, 2024Rule: 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: January 1, 2024 – June 27, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 31, 2023 – June 10, 2024Rule: 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: July 1, 2023 – June 27, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 9, 2023 – May 29, 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, 2022 – June 27, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – July 18, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 11, 2022 – February 27, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: March 22, 2022 – March 25, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 22, 2021 – December 13, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 RUNAWAY BAY

Is CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY water safe to drink?

CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 94 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY has 94 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, TT. 27 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY serve?

CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY serves approximately 2,458 people, Texas.

What type of water does CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY provide?

CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TX2490017.

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

CITY OF RUNAWAY BAY 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.