River Oaks Water System
EPA ID: TX0270065 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for River Oaks Water System — the supplier serving 300 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for River Oaks Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The River Oaks Water System serves a community with a median household income of $78,243 and an estimated 14,463 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
River Oaks Water System'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.
About 1% of homes in Burnet 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Texas
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
River Oaks Water System (EPA ID: TX0270065) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 78611 in Burnet.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 78611 — Burnet
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for River Oaks Water System (TX0270065) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Oaks Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, River Oaks Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does River Oaks Water System serve?
River Oaks Water System serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Texas.
Where does River Oaks Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.