Water Quality Report

Del Rio, TX (78840): 40 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Del Rio Utilities Commission)

NFIP Claim History

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 78840 in Del Rio, TX contain 40 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 Concerns 40 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0017 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 155 claims
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 40 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0017 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 155 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
40 violations
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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
4
Water Systems
36,506
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$152K
Median Home Value22% below state median ($195K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
50/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

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

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Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 78840 in Del Rio, Texas is mapped to the water system Del Rio Utilities Commission (EPA ID: TX2330001). This system provides water to approximately 36,506 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Del Rio Utilities Commission TX2330001 36,506 Surface water
Lake Ridge Water System TX2330029 1,300 Groundwater
Laughlin Air Force Base TX2330006 4,010 Surface water
Lago Vista Water System TX2330055 72 Groundwater

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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 Del Rio Utilities Commission (TX2330001) on EPA.gov.

4 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 78840 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 (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Del Rio has 155 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 78840 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 40 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 78840 (primary system: Del Rio Utilities Commission), including 0 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 78840's water come from?

The recorded water source for Del Rio Utilities Commission, a system mapped to ZIP code 78840, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 36,506 people.

How can I get my water tested in Del Rio?

If Del Rio Utilities Commission 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.

Is lead a concern in 78840 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 78840 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0017 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 78840?

78840 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Val Verde County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 78840?

FEMA records contain 155 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 78840; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Del Rio, TX (78840): 40 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/78840/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 78840

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
78842 Del Rio, TX 2.5 mi N/A 0
78843 Laughlin A F B, TX 3.3 mi N/A 3
78847 Del Rio, TX 3.3 mi N/A 0
78841 Del Rio, TX 4.9 mi N/A 0
78832 Brackettville, TX 29.6 mi N/A 0
78837 Comstock, TX 32.2 mi N/A 0
78877 Quemado, TX 38.1 mi N/A 0
78871 Langtry, TX 48.5 mi N/A 0
78852 Eagle Pass, TX 54.8 mi A 8
78828 Barksdale, TX 55.5 mi N/A 0

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