City of Galveston (TX) Water Quality

City of Galveston is a large public water system in EPA region 6 that provides tap water for the 77550 - 77555 zip codes. It has 7 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 38.05 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 1.5 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the City of Galveston water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (6)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (1)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (1)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (1)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (6)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (6)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

anatoxin-a (6)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (6)

dimethipin (4)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (1)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (31)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (31)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (31)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (6)

lithium (6)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (1)

molinate (1)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (6)

nitrobenzene (1)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (6)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (1)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (6)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (6)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (6)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorobutanoic acid (6)

perfluorodecanoic acid (6)

perfluorododecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (10)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorohexanoic acid (6)

perfluorononanoic acid (10)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (10)

perfluorooctanoic acid (10)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (6)

perfluoropentanoic acid (6)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (6)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (6)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (6)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (1)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (1)

total microcystins (6)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

30th Street Pump Station
Surface Water (SW)

30th PSEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

59th Street Pump Station
Surface Water (SW)

59th PSEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Airport Pump Station
Surface Water (SW)

Airport PSEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

1516 Harbor View CircleDistribution System (DS)
115 Avenue BDistribution System (DS)
26735 Baywater DriveDistribution System (DS)
12202 San Luis Pass RoadDistribution System (DS)
27020 2A Estuary Drive (HB)Distribution System (DS)
1302 Avenue JDistribution System (DS)
12000 Sportsman RoadDistribution System (DS)
8610 Seawall Blvd.Distribution System (DS)

Gulf Coast Water Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from GCWA TX CityEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for GCWA TX CityMaximum Residence Time (MR)

ALTA LOMA PLANT
Ground Water (GW)

ALTA_LOMA_PLANTEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of Galveston tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Galveston last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on April 28th, 2025.