Bay City, Texas Water Quality Report
Water quality data for 4 water systems serving 18,527 people.
Water Source
Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit (MCL) | Health Guideline | % of Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 20.7 | No federal limit | 10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL) | 207% | Above guideline |
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Compliance & Violations
Active Violations (53)
2A
Aug 23, 2025
2A
Aug 23, 2025
75
Aug 8, 2025
34
Jul 22, 2025
52
Jul 1, 2025
52
Jul 1, 2025
75
May 1, 2025
75
Mar 10, 2025
52
Jan 1, 2025
52
Jan 1, 2025
4G
Oct 17, 2024
4G
Oct 17, 2024
2E
Oct 17, 2024
2E
Oct 17, 2024
75
Aug 18, 2024
52
Jul 1, 2024
52
Jul 1, 2024
71
Jul 1, 2024
75
Feb 17, 2024
52
Jan 1, 2024
52
Jan 1, 2024
71
Jul 1, 2023
71
Jul 1, 2023
52
Jul 1, 2023
52
Jul 1, 2023
52
Jul 1, 2023
52
Jan 1, 2023
52
Jan 1, 2023
52
Jan 1, 2023
52
Jul 1, 2022
71
Jul 1, 2022
71
Jul 1, 2022
52
Jul 1, 2022
71
Jul 1, 2022
71
Jul 1, 2022
52
Jul 1, 2022
52
Jul 1, 2022
52
Jan 1, 2022
52
Jan 1, 2022
52
Jan 1, 2022
52
Jan 1, 2022
52
Jul 1, 2021
52
Jul 1, 2021
52
Jul 1, 2021
52
Jul 1, 2021
52
Jan 1, 2021
52
Jan 1, 2021
52
Jan 1, 2021
52
Jan 1, 2021
52
Jul 1, 2020
52
Jul 1, 2020
52
Jul 1, 2020
52
Jul 1, 2020
Resolved Violations (447)
34
Nov 15, 2024
34
Nov 15, 2024
34
Nov 15, 2024
75
Oct 2, 2024
75
Oct 2, 2024
+ 442 more resolved violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay City tap water safe to drink?
Bay City's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 1 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.
What contaminants are in Bay City tap water?
1 contaminants have been detected in Bay City's water supply across 4 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.
How can I improve my water quality in Bay City?
Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Bay City's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.
Does Bay City have any water quality violations?
Yes, Bay City currently has 136 active violations. See the violations section above for details.