Public water system · TX1460191
ActiveRiver Ranch MUD 3
At a glance
River Ranch MUD 3 (PWSID TX1460191) is an active community water system in Liberty County, Texas. It reports serving 225 people through 75 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
225
Service connections
75
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does River Ranch MUD 3 compare with other water systems in Liberty County?
By EPA's size categories, River Ranch MUD 3 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 0.2% 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 community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so River Ranch MUD 3 is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Texas has 4,594 active community water systems, 65% 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 3?
EPA lists River Ranch MUD 3 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 3 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 3. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
River Ranch MUD 3: frequently asked questions
Who runs River Ranch MUD 3?
River Ranch MUD 3 (PWSID TX1460191) is a 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 3 serve?
River Ranch MUD 3 reports serving 225 people through 75 service connections in Liberty County, Texas.
Where does River Ranch MUD 3 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 3 have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is River Ranch MUD 3'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 the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the TX state drinking water program.
Where can I find River Ranch MUD 3's water quality report?
As a community water system, River Ranch MUD 3 must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
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 3, PWSID TX1460191, Texas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/texas/river-ranch-mud-3-tx1460191 (data as of October 1, 2026).