City of Rio Hondo
EPA ID: TX0310006 · 2,640 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Five clean years on EPA record — City of Rio Hondo, 2,640 residents served.
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 9 (2021) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Rio Hondo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Rio Hondo serves a community with a median household income of $51,524 and an estimated 108,744 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 94% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Rio Hondo'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.
About 1% of homes in Cameron 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. 24 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
City of Rio Hondo (EPA ID: TX0310006) is a community water system in Texas that serves approximately 2,640 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Rio Hondo (TX0310006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Rio Hondo water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Rio Hondo has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Rio Hondo serve?
City of Rio Hondo serves approximately 2,640 people across 3 ZIP codes in Texas.
Where does City of Rio Hondo get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.