Public water system · TX1460208
ActiveRiver Ranch MUD 2
At a glance
River Ranch MUD 2 (PWSID TX1460208) is an active transient non-community water system in Liberty County, Texas. It reports serving 300 people through 3 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
300
Service connections
3
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
TNCWS
Transient non-community water system
System record
How does River Ranch MUD 2 compare with other water systems in Liberty County?
By EPA's size categories, River Ranch MUD 2 is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Liberty County has 91 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,160 people per system, and accounts for 0.3% of the 105,523 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Texas, the 7,078 active systems average 4,789 people each. Nationally, the average active transient non-community water system reports serving 144 people, so River Ranch MUD 2 is about twice that figure.
What does “transient non-community water system” mean?
A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. Texas has 1,622 active transient non-community water systems, 23% of the state's 7,078 active systems. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 302 Texas systems (4.3%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates River Ranch MUD 2?
EPA lists River Ranch MUD 2 as owned by a local government. The TX state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 20 of the 91 active systems in Liberty County (22%) are also owned by a local government.
Does River Ranch MUD 2 have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for River Ranch MUD 2. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
River Ranch MUD 2: frequently asked questions
Who runs River Ranch MUD 2?
River Ranch MUD 2 (PWSID TX1460208) is a transient non-community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the TX state drinking water program.
How many people does River Ranch MUD 2 serve?
River Ranch MUD 2 reports serving 300 people through 3 service connections in Liberty County, Texas.
Where does River Ranch MUD 2 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does River Ranch MUD 2 have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is River Ranch MUD 2's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult EPA ECHO, or the TX state drinking water program.
Where can I find River Ranch MUD 2's water quality report?
The annual Consumer Confidence Report requirement applies to community water systems. River Ranch MUD 2 is a transient non-community water system, so it is not required to publish one; like every public water system, it must notify the people it serves about violations under EPA's public notification rules.
Other water systems in Liberty County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dayton | Liberty | 15,393 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Cleveland | Liberty | 12,438 | Community | Groundwater |
| Santa Fe Utility | Liberty | 8,265 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Liberty | Liberty | 8,170 | Community | Groundwater |
| Grand San Jacinto Water System | Liberty | 6,174 | Community | Groundwater |
| Hardin WSC | Liberty | 6,132 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “River Ranch MUD 2, PWSID TX1460208, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/river-ranch-mud-2-tx1460208 (data as of October 1, 2026).