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Can You Drink Tap Water in League City?
Yes, League City's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as League City has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, League City's water utility, City of League City, had 1 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for League City was resolved on Sept. 30, 2018. This assessment is based on the City of League City water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for League City Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in League City tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in League City's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
League City Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of League City for League City in Texas. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
For the compliance period beginning Oct. 1, 2019, League City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Public Notice Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Public Notice.
From Sept. 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2018, League City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.
From Sept. 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014, League City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).
For the compliance period beginning Oct. 1, 2013, League City had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Lead and Copper Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Lead and Copper Rule.
Is there Lead in League City Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the League City water system, City of League City, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in League City water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from League City contained more lead.
While League City water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in League City Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base - near League City with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if League City has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
League City SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
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| 10/01/2019 - | Resolved | No | Other Violation (Other) | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation (75) | Public Notice Rule (410) | Public Notice (7500) | Other (400) | Public Notice Rule (410) |
| 09/01/2018 - 09/30/2018 | Resolved | No | Monitoring Violation (MON) | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) (3A) | Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) | Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) | Microbials (100) | Total Coliform Rules (110) |
| 09/01/2014 - 09/30/2014 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) (24) | Total Coliform Rule (110) | Coliform (TCR) (3100) | Microbials (100) | Total Coliform Rules (110) |
| 10/01/2013 - | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R (52) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) | Lead and Copper Rule (5000) | Chemicals (300) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
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The category of violation that is reported.
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| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
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Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
League City Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | 300 W WALKER ST LEAGUE CITY, TX, 77573-3837 |
Existing customers can login to their City of League City account to pay their League City water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your City of League City bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your League City water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your League City water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in League City means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of League City. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in League City means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of League City. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in League City, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
League City Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from League City's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
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The following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.
Action Level:
The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Level 1 Assessment:
A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine
(if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2 Assessment:
A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG)
The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL)
About the Following Tables...
The pages that follow list all of the federally regulated or monitored contaminants which have been found in your drinking water. The US EPA requires water systems to test for up to 97 contaminants.
Disinfectant Residual
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Regulated Contaminants
EP002: City of Houston Southeast Water Purication Plant.No averages, all data based on single result.
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Lead and Copper
ACTION LEVEL GOAL (ALG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk
to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. ACTION LEVEL : The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
Captain H2O was created in 2011 to assist with public outreach and education about the importance of water conservation. He appears, along with our Water Conservation Team, at various public venues and in 2015, at several CCISD and DISD schools where our water conservation program was presented to enthusiastic students.
We hope to continue these school visits throughout the district in the 2021/2022 school year.
In 2020, we held our 7th annual Rain Barrel program for the water smart conservation. The barrels are
Texas Water Development Board Water Loss Audit Report: Total Water Loss- Percentage 6.84%.
For more information about water conservation or inquiries about the Water Conservation Team and Captain H2O presenting a water conservation program, please call
Gulf Coast Water Authority – Thomas Mackey Water Treatment Plant – For Regulated, Unregulated, and Secondary Contaminants please call (409)
City of Houston Southeast Water Purification Plant – For Regulated, Unregulated, and Secondary Contaminants - please call (713)
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The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking
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Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG)
The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
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Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems.
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on runningru ning annualual averageaverageof mofnthlymonthlysamplessamples MFL million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos)
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units (a measure of turbidity) pCi/L picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
ppb micrograms per liter (µg/L) or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water
MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Treatment Technique or TT
A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
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ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter (ng/L) ppq parts per quadrillion, orpicograms per liter (pq/L)
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mrem millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
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How can I tell if I have leaks in my home plumbing system?
A. Checking your water meter before and after a two- hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak.
B. Identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl before you flush, you have a leak.
C. Examine faucet gaskets and pipe fittings for any water on the outside of the pipe to check for surface leaks.
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0.0056 |
0 - 0.0056 |
10 |
10 |
ppm |
N |
Discharge from petroleum factories; |
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Ethylbenzene |
2020 |
0.9 |
0 - 0.9 |
700 |
700 |
ppb |
N |
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Coliform Bacteria
Maximum Contaminant |
Total Coliform Maximum |
Highest No. |
Fecal Coliform or |
Total No. of Positive |
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5% of monthly samples are positive. |
1.9 |
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Naturally present in the environment. |
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How concerned should I be about a leaky toilet?
A leaky toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons of water a day. A common reason toilets leak is that the toilet flapper has become worm and no longer seals closed once the toilet has filled.
How can I conserve water with my swimming pool?
If you have a pool, keep the water level low to minimize splashing, and use a cover to slow evaporation. An
Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar. Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar al telefono (281)
City of League City Water Production Department
Annual Water Quality Report
January 1 – December 31, 2020
This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water.
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY provides surface water and ground water from GULF COAST AQUIFER, TRINITY, and BRAZOS RIVER located in GALVESTON COUNTY and HARRIS COUNTY.
For more information regarding this report contact:
Tommy Arredondo, Public Works Utility Manager (281)
Este reporte incluye información importante sobre el agua para tomar.
Para asistencia en español, favor de llamar al telefono (281)
We Welcome Your Comments!
There are many opportunities available to learn more about the League City Water Production Depart- ment and water quality.
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For questions or concerns about water quality, call (281)
554-1041. -
For inquiries about public participation and policy decisions, call (281)
554-1033.
The Water Production Department is part of the city government.
The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
Call (281)
Information about your Drinking Water:
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves
Water System ID Number:
TX0840007
You may be more vulnerable than the general population to certain microbial contaminants, such as Cryptosporidium, in drinking water. Infants, some elderly, or immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer; persons who have undergone organ transplants; those who are undergoing treatment with steroids; and people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, can be particularly at risk from infections. You should seek advice about drinking water from your physician
or health care providers. Additional guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but we cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Information about Source Water
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY purchases water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY. GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY provides purchase surface water from Brazos River located in Galveston County
CITY OF LEAGUE CITY purchases water from CITY OF HOUSTON. CITY OF HOUSTON provides purchase surface water from Trinity River located in Harris County.
TCEQ completed an assessment of your source water, and results indicate that some of our sources are susceptible to certain contaminants. The sampling requirements for your water system is based on this susceptibility and previous sample data. Any detections of these contaminants will be found in this Consumer Confidence Report. For more information on source water assessments and protection efforts at our system contact [Tommy Arredondo]
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be
mining, or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by- products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants, which can be
In order to ensure that ap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.
Contaminants may be found in drinking water that may cause taste, color, or odor problems. These types of problems are not necessarily causes for health concerns. For more information on taste, odor, or color of drinking water, please contact the system's business office.
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Water Sources: Major Aquifer – Gulf Coast Aquifer | River – Trinity River, Brazos River
ce ater Name |
Type of Water |
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Water |
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WALKER ST |
700 WEST WALKER |
GW |
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700 WEST WALKER |
GW |
3RD ST |
516 3RD516 3RDST. ST. |
GW |
GW |
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COUNTRYSIDE |
5929 FM 518 WEST |
GW |
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5929 FM 518 WEST |
GW |
DICKINSON AVE |
20502050DICKINSONSONAVE.AVE. |
GW |
GW |
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7503 SOUTH SHORE BLVD |
GW |
EASTSIDE |
7503 SOUTH SHORE BLVD |
GW |
SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR |
28002800FM 518FM E518 E |
GWGW |
CALDER RD |
26962696CALDERCALDERDR. DR. |
GWGW |
NORTHSIDE |
4200 GRISSOM RD WEBSTER, TX 77598 |
GW |
4200 GRISSOM RD WEBSTER, TX 77598 |
GW |
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EMERGENCY SWFROM |
2050 DICKINSON AVE |
SW |
GALVESTON COUNTY WCID1 |
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SSW From City of Houston |
2050 DICKINSON AVE |
SW |
18530 S. HWY 3, WEBSTER, TX 77598 |
SWSW |
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18530 S. HWY 3, WEBSTER, TX 77598 |
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SW From City of Houston |
4200 GRISSOM RD. WEBSTER, TX 77598 SW |
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4200 GRISSOM RD., WEBSTER, TX 77598 |
SW |
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SW FROM GCWA |
2696 CALDER RD. |
SW |
2696 CALDER RD. |
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Contaminants
City of League City
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 104857
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Purchased surface water
- Total: 37
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Arsenic
- Bromodichloromethane
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
Other Detected Contaminants
- Acetone
- Atrazine
- Barium
- Bromacil
- Bromochloroacetic acid
- Bromoform
- Chlorate
- Chloromethane
- Chromium (total)
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Ethylbenzene
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Hexadecanoic acid
- Manganese
- Methyl isobutyl ketone
- Molybdenum
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Nitrite
- Octadecanoic acid
- Phenanthrene
- Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
- Simazine
- Strontium
- Toluene
- Vanadium
- Xylenes (total)
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.