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CITY OF PORT LAVACA

Texas — Community Water System — PWSID: TX0290002

System Information

PWSIDTX0290002
System NameCITY OF PORT LAVACA
System TypeCommunity Water System
Water SourceSurface Water Purchased
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypeLocal
EPA Region06
Serves SchoolNo
WholesalerYes
First ReportedMar 14, 1980
Last ReportedJan 6, 2026

Location & Contact

StateTexas
CityPORT LAVACA
ZIP Code77979-3431
Address202 N VIRGINIA ST
OrganizationWHITLOW, JACK
Phone361-552-9793

Population & Service

Population Served11,545
Service Connections6,061

Drinking Water Violations (181)

This water system has 181 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.

Begin Date End Date Contaminant Category Health-Based Major Measured Federal MCL State MCL Status Return to Compliance Rule
Jul 1, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .107 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .107 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .107 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .107 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .107 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .101 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .101 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .101 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 TTHM MCL Yes No .101 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2025 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Dec 30, 2024 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Feb 4, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule
Dec 30, 2024 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Feb 4, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule
Oct 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .1 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .1 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .1 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .1 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .12 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .12 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .12 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .12 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .117 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .117 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .117 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .117 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .125 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .125 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .125 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 TTHM MCL Yes No .125 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2024 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .13 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .13 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .13 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .13 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Dec 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .096 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .096 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .096 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .096 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .096 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Sep 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
May 9, 2023 — Public Notice Other No No — — — Resolved May 11, 2023 Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule
Apr 1, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .097 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .097 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .097 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .097 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .097 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Jun 30, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .093 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .093 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .093 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .093 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 TTHM MCL Yes No .093 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Archived Mar 31, 2023 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 TTHM MCL Yes No .084 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Sep 30, 2021 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 TTHM MCL Yes No .084 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Sep 30, 2021 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 TTHM MCL Yes No .084 MG/L 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Sep 30, 2021 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

About This Water System

Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.

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