Public water system · TX0840003
ActiveCity of Galveston
Community water system in Galveston County, Texas, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
52,326
Service connections
41,440
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-08-19 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-12-30 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-11 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | 21 | 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-04-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-01-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
City of Galveston: frequently asked questions
Is City of Galveston's water safe to drink?
City of Galveston 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 Galveston?
City of Galveston (PWSID TX0840003) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Galveston serve?
City of Galveston reports serving 52,326 people through 41,440 service connections in Galveston County, Texas.
Where does City of Galveston get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Galveston County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of League City | Galveston | 128,412 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Texas City | Galveston | 54,357 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Friendswood | Galveston | 43,190 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Galveston County Wcid 1 | Galveston | 30,399 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bolivar Peninsula Sud | Galveston | 19,476 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of La Marque | Galveston | 15,154 | Community | Purchased surface water |