Water Quality in BAY CITY, TX (77414)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 77414.

104

Total Violations

33

Health-Based

71

Monitoring / Reporting

59

Resolved

What does this mean?

59 of 104 violations have been resolved. 33 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 71 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 39 Population served: 20,011

Violations Detail (104 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 22, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 22, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 7, 2025ActiveN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 21, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(11)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 22Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Aug 22Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 7Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 21Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 9Active

2024(29)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

E. COLI

34

Nov 14Resolved

E. COLI

34

Nov 14Resolved

E. COLI

34

Nov 14Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 1Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 1Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 17Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

May 5Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 5Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 16Active

How Does This Compare?

BAY CITY (77414) has 104 recorded violations, including 33 health-based. 45 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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