Public water system · TX1610006
ActiveMarkham MUD
Community water system in Matagorda County, Texas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,400
Service connections
460
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-30 | Monitoring and reportingLead Consumer Notice · code 66 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-02-13 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-02-13 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-12-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 7 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Markham MUD: frequently asked questions
Is Markham MUD's water safe to drink?
Markham MUD is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TX state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Markham MUD?
Markham MUD (PWSID TX1610006) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does Markham MUD serve?
Markham MUD reports serving 1,400 people through 460 service connections in Matagorda County, Texas.
Where does Markham MUD 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 Bay City | Matagorda | 18,061 | Community | Groundwater |
| 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 |
| Matagorda County Wcid 5 | Matagorda | 1,128 | Community | Groundwater |
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