Water System Report TX

Bandera River Ranch 1

EPA ID: TX0100017 · 1,038 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Bandera River Ranch 1 earn a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,038 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,038
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$342K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bandera River Ranch 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,345
Median Household Income
9,778
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bandera River Ranch 1 serves a community with a median household income of $45,345 and an estimated 9,778 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bandera River Ranch 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Bandera County, Texas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Bandera River Ranch 1 (EPA ID: TX0100017) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 1,038 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TX or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bandera River Ranch 1 (TX0100017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bandera River Ranch 1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bandera River Ranch 1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bandera River Ranch 1 serve?

Bandera River Ranch 1 serves approximately 1,038 people across 2 ZIP codes in Texas.

Where does Bandera River Ranch 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
339
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,038
Reported to Texas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bandera River Ranch 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bandera River Ranch 1 serve?
Bandera River Ranch 1 serves approximately 1,038 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bandera River Ranch 1's water source?
Bandera River Ranch 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bandera River Ranch 1's service area?
The Bandera River Ranch 1 service area has a median household income of $45,345. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bandera River Ranch 1 get its water?
Bandera River Ranch 1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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