B79/100
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,518 people · Texas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TX1610007
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
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 – July 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – July 11, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: April 3, 2022 – May 5, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: January 29, 2022 – May 5, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6
Is MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 water safe to drink?
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 have any EPA violations?
Yes, MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 serve?
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 serves approximately 1,518 people, Texas.
What type of water does MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 provide?
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TX1610007.
How does MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 compare to other utilities in Texas?
MATAGORDA COUNTY WCID 6 scores 79/100 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.