Public water system · TX1610001
ActiveCity of Bay City
Community water system in Matagorda County, Texas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
18,061
Service connections
9,481
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-20 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-08-23 | 2A | 8000 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-22 | 34 | 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-11-15 | 34 | 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-02 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-05-06 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-04-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-04-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 02 | 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
City of Bay City: frequently asked questions
Is City of Bay City's water safe to drink?
City of Bay City is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Bay City?
City of Bay City (PWSID TX1610001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Bay City serve?
City of Bay City reports serving 18,061 people through 9,481 service connections in Matagorda County, Texas.
Where does City of Bay City get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Matagorda County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Palacios | Matagorda | 4,700 | Community | Groundwater |
| Caney Creek MUD of Matagorda County | Matagorda | 2,764 | Community | Groundwater |
| Matagorda WSC | Matagorda | 1,746 | Community | Groundwater |
| Matagorda County Wcid 6 | Matagorda | 1,518 | Community | Groundwater |
| Markham MUD | Matagorda | 1,400 | Community | Groundwater |
| Matagorda County Wcid 5 | Matagorda | 1,128 | Community | Groundwater |