A97/100
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,065 people · Texas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
TX0840009
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8
Is GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 water safe to drink?
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 water receives a grade of A (97/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 detected?
51 contaminants were tested in GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 have any EPA violations?
Yes, GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MR.
How many people does GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 serve?
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 serves approximately 7,065 people, Texas.
What type of water does GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 provide?
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 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 TX0840009.
How does GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 compare to other utilities in Texas?
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 8 scores 97/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Texas state page for a full comparison of water systems.