MATAGORDA WSC

PWSID: TX1610013 · Matagorda, TX · Serves 1,746 people

Health Violations

MATAGORDA WSC has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,746
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

MATAGORDA WSC (PWSID TX1610013) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,746 people in Matagorda, TX, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Texas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2014–2015.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Texas state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
TX1610013
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Matagorda, TX
Population Served
1,746
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MATAGORDA WSC water safe to drink?
MATAGORDA WSC has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does MATAGORDA WSC serve?
MATAGORDA WSC serves 1,746 people in Matagorda, TX. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MATAGORDA WSC have?
MATAGORDA WSC has 6 total violations on record spanning 2014–2015. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MATAGORDA WSC water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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