Health Violations Found

Richland Springs, TX: 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Richland Special Utility District

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 76871 in Richland Springs, TX contain 10 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 9 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
10 violations 1 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
2,505
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$166K
Median Home Value15% below state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
78/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
89/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 76871 in Richland Springs, Texas is mapped to the water system Richland Special Utility District (EPA ID: TX2060012). This system provides water to approximately 2,505 people from groundwater sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Richland Special Utility District (TX2060012) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 76871 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Richland Springs

Based on local data for ZIP 76871, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 76871 was built around 1975. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Richland Springs is 1975; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1975 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Service recommendations are based on public data for this ZIP code (FEMA, Census ACS, NWS). Actual needs vary by property. By calling, your information will be shared with an independent service provider. ZipCheckup may receive compensation. Cost estimates are approximate and vary by property, condition, and contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 76871 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 10 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 76871 (primary system: Richland Special Utility District), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 76871's water come from?

The recorded water source for Richland Special Utility District, a system mapped to ZIP code 76871, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,505 people.

How can I get my water tested in Richland Springs?

If Richland Special Utility District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 76871?

76871 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in San Saba County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Richland Springs, TX: 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/76871/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 76871

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76877 San Saba, TX 14.3 mi N/A 29
76872 Rochelle, TX 14.4 mi N/A 101
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76844 Goldthwaite, TX 22.4 mi N/A 25
76864 Mullin, TX 24.0 mi N/A 0
76887 Voca, TX 25.9 mi N/A 136
76890 Zephyr, TX 26.1 mi N/A 3
76832 Cherokee, TX 26.6 mi N/A 10
76825 Brady, TX 27.1 mi N/A 227
76852 Lohn, TX 27.8 mi N/A 101

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