Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation
EPA ID: TX0150040 ยท 13,857 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation (TX0150040): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation show 2 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 13,857 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $69,018 and an estimated 174,445 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 47% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 61th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 12 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 18 detections recorded.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0150040) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 13,857 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 9 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 27 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 2, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 2, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Copper | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 3, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 12, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 12, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 12 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 78002 - Atascosa
- 78039 - La Coste
- 78052 - Lytle
- 78069 - Somerset
- 78073 - Von Ormy
- 78224 - San Antonio
- 78245 - San Antonio
- 78252 - San Antonio
- 78264 - San Antonio
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation (TX0150040) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation serve?
Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation serves approximately 13,857 people across 9 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation: 30 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tx0150040/
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What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation (EPA ID: TX0150040) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.